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The article mentions the prospects of the collaboration across the political divide stymie populism in France's 2017 presidential race. It further mentions Francois Hollande's decision of not seeking a second term which makes him the first French president not to stand for re-election since World War II. Thus, french Prime Minister Manuel Valls declared his bid in becoming the Socialist party's presidential candidate.

The article focuses on the labor issues facing the French government including those being raised by the Nuit Debout (Up All Night) movement, who are expressing dissatisfaction over the government's handling of labor reforms. Topics discussed include increasing pressure on the so-called "French socialism," the government's dilemma in balancing fairness and efficiency and the impact of globalization on the policymaking of France's socialist government.