French ex-president Hollande may run in next year’s election

A Hollande bid would reshape the center-left's primary dynamics, potentially consolidating moderate support but risking internal fractures if his comeback is seen as blocking newer figures. His December decision becomes a key marker for how the fragmented opposition aligns ahead of the vote. Whether his rebounded popularity translates into durable coalition-building or merely reflects a vacuum in leadership is the open question, with implications for the broader electoral landscape.