Hollande's popularity plunged soon after he took power in 2012, and polls show most voters don't want to see him stay in office.
Paris
: French President Francois Hollande is hinting that he could seek a second term in elections next year, even though he is the least popular French leader in modern times.
The Socialist Hollande gave a sweeping speech on Thursday laying out his vision of democracy and repeatedly suggesting that he is eyeing a re-election bid.
-"I will not let the image of France be spoiled in the coming months or the coming years,-" he said.
Campaigning for the April-May elections is picking up speed. Former President Nicolas Sarkozy is seeking the conservative nomination, and polls suggest far right leader Marine Le Pen is a strong contender.
Hollande's popularity plunged soon after he took power in 2012, and polls show most voters don't want to see him stay in office.
