We need intelligence services to fight against terrorism, but they have to respect the principles of good relationships between allies and protect personal, confidential data. Francois Hollande allyconfidentialdatum Change image and share on social
I must demonstrate I'm closer to people - a simpler, calmer presence, yet someone who can also make decisions and obtain promised results. Francois Hollande calmclosedecision Change image and share on social
Europe existed before Britain joined it. Francois Hollande britaineuropeexist Change image and share on social
France has been struck on the day of her national holiday - the 14th of July, Bastille Day - the symbol of liberty, because human rights are denied by fanatics, and France is clearly their target. Francois Hollande 14thbastilleday Change image and share on social
I bow down in memory of the victims, and I come to tell my Armenian friends that we will never forget the tragedies that your people has endured. Francois Hollande armenianbowendure Change image and share on social
We're all taking part in this solidarity. The French, the Germans, just like all the Europeans in the ESM. Let's stop thinking that there's only one country who's going to pay for the others. That's false. Francois Hollande countryesmeuropean share on social
I have defended the interests of France at the G8 in Washington; afterwards I was at Chicago to announce the withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan; I have participated in two European summits, so I have fully respected the engagements I made to the French. Francois Hollande afghanistanannouncechicago share on social
I hope Britain stays in the European Union, but I don't want to decide for the British. Francois Hollande britainbritishdecide Change image and share on social
I will not give way because too many previous governments have backed down. Francois Hollande backgivegovernment Change image and share on social
Not in the constitution, but I would propose a law to the French parliament that provides for reducing the budget deficit year by year, until we have reached a balanced budget by 2017. Francois Hollande balancebudgetconstitution Change image and share on social
