Hollande’s announcement comes just a few days after his No. 2, Manuel Valls, said he is “ready” to compete in the left-wing Socialist primary in January. Hollande said: “I have decided not to be a candidate in the presidential election” and that he remained “lucid” about his chances of getting wide backing within the party.
   
 
News Alert Thu., Dec. 01, 2016 2:45 p.m.
 
 
French President Hollande won't seek reelection
Hollande’s announcement comes just a few days after his No. 2, Manuel Valls, said he is “ready” to compete in the left-wing Socialist primary in January. Hollande said: “I have decided not to be a candidate in the presidential election” and that he remained “lucid” about his chances of getting wide backing within the party.
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