2026 Municipal Results: Clear Defeat for Incumbent Bernard Combes in Tulle close to François Hollande
Bernard Combes, the incumbent mayor of Tulle and ally of former president François Hollande, was defeated by right-wing candidate Laurent Melin in the 2026 municipal elections.
Municipal Results 2026: François Hollande Denounces the 'Deadlock' of the PS's 'Union for Union' Line
François Hollande critiques the French Socialist Party's strategy of 'union for union', calling it a deadlock and lacking clarity for future alliances.
In Tulle, François Hollande's stronghold, the outgoing mayor unites the left... including the Unsubmissive
In Tulle, the outgoing mayor has formed a leftist coalition, including far-left members, in a bid to retain control against a right-leaning challenger.
Municipal Elections: François Hollande Refuses Any "Compromise" with La France Insoumise
Former French President François Hollande firmly opposes any electoral compromise with the La France Insoumise party ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, citing concerns over the party's controversial positions.
For François Hollande, "Jean-Luc Mélenchon may have made statements with anti-Semitic connotations"
Former French President François Hollande criticized Jean-Luc Mélenchon, suggesting that his remarks may be anti-Semitic and warned against potential alliances between their parties.
Municipal Elections: Marine Tondelier says Mélenchon and Hollande are
Marine Tondelier criticizes Mélenchon and Hollande for leading the left toward defeat, calling for case-by-case alliances with La France insoumise to counter the rising Rassemblement national.
Death of Quentin Deranque: François Hollande denounces Jean-Luc Mélenchon's "double fault", claiming he will "pay for it at the polls"
François Hollande criticizes Jean-Luc Mélenchon over his handling of the fallout from Quentin Deranque's death, suggesting that it will negatively affect Mélenchon's electoral prospects.
France, the death of Deranque complicates the left's challenge against the Le Pen supporters
The death of Deranque creates challenges for the left in France as former president François Hollande emphasizes the need for reformist unity ahead of upcoming elections.
François Hollande assures that "the relationship with LFI is over" and refuses to participate in the left primary
François Hollande has declared the end of his political relationship with La France Insoumise (LFI) and will not take part in the upcoming left primary.
"Grandpa": François Hollande reveals the nickname he chose for his grandchildren
Former French President François Hollande shares the nickname he has chosen for his grandchildren during a podcast interview.
François Hollande, a president turned deputy who is bored... The indiscretions of Figaro
Former French President François Hollande has transitioned to a deputy role and appears disinterested in his current political position.
Geopolitics: "Trump Has No Appreciation for Europe"
Former French President François Hollande discusses the lack of appreciation for Europe by Donald Trump, his connections in Berlin, and the rise of far-right extremism in France.
"This is not how it should be done": for François Hollande, the threat of dissolution "makes no sense"
François Hollande criticized the government's threat of dissolution over censorship motions, stating it lacks rationale and is unjustified.