François Hollande has never held national elective office . The French president is not a member of the European Parliament and does not have any formal role in EU affairs. Hollande emerged as a candidate after fall of ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn . Hollande spooked the markets by coming out against austerity in his victory speech .
François Hollande has never held national elective office . He has never been married but has had two long-term relationships and four children . Hollande emerged as a candidate after fall of ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn . Hollande spooked the markets by coming out against austerity in his victory speech .