The former Socialist president gathered his supporters at the Senate on July 15 to affirm his 2027 ambitions.
Surrounded by 157 guests in the Senate questure gardens, François Hollande greeted his former comrades at a cocktail dinner. He stated that he would not be a testimonial candidacy.
Jean-Christophe Cambadélis described the atmosphere: “It had a back-from-vacation feel. Everyone was hugging!” Former ministers and Socialist senators were among those present.
The discreetly organized event by SMS allowed the former president to maintain ties with public opinion and his supporters.
