French President Francois Hollande will not seek re-election

France's President Francois Hollande confirmed Thursday he will not seek a second term in office.
French voters will go to the polls in April and May 2017, but Hollande, who has low popularity ratings, says he will not stand for re-election.
It is the first time since 1958, when France's fifth republic was created, that an incumbent president has not sought re-election.
"I am speaking to you this evening to inform you of the decision I have taken in view of the forthcoming presidential election," he said. "I have decided not to be a candidate in the presidential election."

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