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Hollande plans September regional visits to Tarbes and Ibos in Hautes-Pyrénées.
François Hollande is scheduled to visit Tarbes on September 10, continuing his regional engagement during the Socialist primary campaign period. The visit follows his established pattern of local appearances across France.
Hollande will hold a book signing in Ibos, a neighboring municipality in Hautes-Pyrénées, as part of his regional schedule. These appearances represent direct engagement with party members and constituents in the southwest region, maintaining his public visibility during the primary process that occurs in October.
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Regional appearances maintain Hollande's primary visibility
Hollande's scheduled visits to Hautes-Pyrénées reflect deliberate regional campaigning during the primary period. The book signing and Tarbes visit represent targeted engagement with southwestern constituencies, maintaining his presence in the race as the October primary approaches.
Southwest France receives direct attention from former president
Hautes-Pyrénées will host two separate Hollande engagements, providing regional access to a prominent Socialist figure. The Tarbes visit and Ibos book signing offer local constituents direct interaction with a former president during an active campaign phase.