François Hollande, the former president of France who served from 2012 to 2017, will decide by the end of December whether he will run in the 2027 presidential election. While he has already begun campaigning, he has not yet officially declared his candidacy. Hollande has chosen not to participate in the left-wing primary, a process where multiple candidates from the left compete to become the party’s official candidate. He aims to position himself as an alternative option, especially if the primary winner faces difficulties later on. Hollande emphasized that he is taking his time to prepare for a presidential campaign, which he described as a long and complex process. During a recent visit to the Châlons-en-Champagne fair, he reiterated that his decision to run will be announced at the end of December. He also highlighted that the main issues should be brought closer to the election date, indicating his focus on making key policy proposals relevant to voters. His new book, Unir. Nouveau monde, nouvelle gauche (Robert Laffont), published recently, outlines a range of policy ideas aimed at appealing to both the left and even the center-right. During a press conference, Hollande said, "If putting forward ideas means being in a campaign, yes," suggesting that his book is part of his broader political strategy. Many other candidates who have already declared their intention to run in 2027 have also visited the same fair in recent days. While Hollande plans to observe the left-wing primary, he has made it clear that he does not believe it is the best timing or process for him. He stated that he will not support a primary candidate but will instead "do what every citizen should do: vote." This indicates that he intends to remain independent of the primary process while still participating in the broader political discourse.