François Hollande is a French politician who served as the President of France from 2012 to 2017. He is a member of the Socialist Party and was the first Socialist president since François Mitterrand, who held office from 1981 to 1995. Hollande's presidency focused on economic reforms, social issues, and foreign policy challenges, including the fight against terrorism. Before becoming president, Hollande held various political positions, including the Mayor of Tulle and the First Secretary of the Socialist Party. He was elected to the French National Assembly and served as a deputy for Corrèze. Hollande's leadership style was often described as pragmatic and consensus-driven.