Francois Hollande's inauguration

French President Francois Hollande looks out of his car as he rides up Champ-Elysses after the presidential handover ceremony, May 15, 2012, in Paris.

Hollande became president of France on May 15, 2012, in a ceremony steeped in tradition, taking over a country with deep debts. The Arc de Triomphe is seen in the background.

Credit: AP Photo/Michel Euler