In my own situation, I cannot show anything... And I believe that everybody now understands that, president or not president, one is entitled to have a private life. But of course when one is president, this creates duties and obligations. Francois Hollande createdutyentitle share on social
I am for a clear distinction between public and private life. I believe private matters should be regulated in private and I have asked those close to me to respect this. Francois Hollande askclearclose Change image and share on social
When I travel officially... and when I travel on a private basis, I have protection that is less suffocating. But I am protected everywhere. Francois Hollande basisofficiallyprivate Change image and share on social
We are a big country, with lots of advantages and history. We are proud to be French. We have to call on patriotism at this time... to ask for an effort in the battle against debt. Francois Hollande advantagebattlebig Change image and share on social
We have chased away the clouds, the sky is all 'rose.' Francois Hollande chasecloudrise Change image and share on social
I'm going to gather all the French people who want change. Francois Hollande changefrenchgather Change image and share on social
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
We are near, very near, to an end to the eurozone crisis... The worst - in the sense of the fear of the eurozone breaking up - is over. But the best isn't there yet. Francois Hollande badbreakcrisis Change image and share on social
A compromise appears out of reach on the stripping of terrorists' nationality. Francois Hollande appearcompromisenationality 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
