Hollande has been criticized for declining to spell exactly what his economic policies will be , although he has pledged to increase taxes on the rich , boost social spending and create thousands of state jobs . François Hollande has never held national elective office . He has never been married but has had two long - term relationships and four children . He emerged as a candidate after fall of ex - IMF minister Dominique Strauss - Kahn . Hollande supported 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 . He emerged as a candidate after fall of ex - IMF minister Dominique Strauss - Kahn . Hollande supported the markets by coming out against austerity in his victory speech .