Hollande attempt policy relaunch
French President Francois Hollande is to hold a news conference outlining new plans for the economy, with media interest likely instead to be on recent allegations about his private life.
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Last week the magazine Closer alleged Mr Hollande was having an affair with film actress Julie Gayet.
Mr Hollande did not deny the report but protested at invasion of his privacy.
His partner Valerie Trierweiler remains in hospital after having been admitted on Friday.
Her aides told French media that she had suffered "shock" after seeing the revelations.
She had been expected to leave hospital on Monday, but her aides said doctors had told her she needed more rest.
Tuesday's press conference, scheduled for 16:30 (15:30 GMT), is a long-planned event aimed at unveiling new policies to help France's struggling economy.
Mr Hollande is expected to outline ideas to stimulate growth and combat record high unemployment.
But many in France bel
