France isn't just any country in Europe, and its president is not an ordinary leader in the world. Sometimes directing or leading the way is not enough, he has to initiate policies, as Nicolas Sarkozy was able to demonstrate during his term. Francois Hollande countrydemonstratedirect share on social
France wants Britain to remain in the E.U.; indeed, how can we imagine that friendly nation that is our ally and played a role on the international stage could be outside the E.U.? Francois Hollande allybritainfrance 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
The partnerships between Schmidt and Giscard, Kohl and Mitterrand, and even between Chirac and Schroeder, have proved that political differences do not mean that we cannot work together. Francois Hollande chiracdifferencegiscard Change image and share on social
I support the French team - I go to all their matches - but I don't want to use sport for politics. That's not good for sport or for politics. Francois Hollande frenchgoodmatch Change image and share on social
Before you, I engage myself to serve my country with the devotion and the exemplary that this post demands. I understand responsibilities of the job and, as such, I give a republican salute to Nicolas Sarkozy who has led France for 5 years and who deserves all of our respect. Francois Hollande countrydemanddeserve share on social
The concept of the terrorists is to plunge our country into division. Francois Hollande conceptcountrydivision Change image and share on social
When we live longer, we must work a little bit longer. Francois Hollande bitelivelong Change image and share on social
It is intolerable that in our country citizens should feel so upset and under assault because of their religious choice that they would conclude that they have to hide. Francois Hollande assaultchoicecitizen Change image and share on social
I don't want to drive the markets crazy. I don't want to create trouble, but rather order and rules and norms. We have to struggle against financial excesses, those who speculate with sovereign debt, those who develop financial products which have done so much harm. Francois Hollande crazycreatedebt share on social
