If I become president, France will not continue with the same policies as under Nicolas Sarkozy - both in domestic policy and in foreign and European policy. Francois Hollande continuedomesticeuropean Change image and share on social
Very strong declarations were made by those countries who are most responsible for global warming... the United States and China, which undertook commitments towards changing the situation. Francois Hollande changechinacommitment Change image and share on social
There is just one France... one single nation, united in the same destiny. Francois Hollande destinyfrancenation Change image and share on social
There cannot be any concessions on the matter of human rights or the criteria for visa liberalisation. Francois Hollande concessioncriterionhuman Change image and share on social
My obligation, if I become president, is to give another direction to Europe than the one that is being forced upon us today. Francois Hollande directioneuropeforce Change image and share on social
One thing that makes France different from other countries is the tradition of social solidarity. People from all backgrounds and political positions are willing to contribute for services and protection of society as a whole - but on the condition that money is being spent effectively and that everyone is paying their part. Francois Hollande backgroundconditioncontribute share on social
I could have made a fortune in cheeseburgers, but I finally chose politics. Francois Hollande cheeseburgerchoosefinally Change image and share on social
I don't want euro bonds that serve to mutualize the entire debt of the countries in the euro zone. That can only work in the longer-term. I want euro bonds to be used to finance targeted investments in future-oriented growth projects. It isn't the same thing. Let's call them 'project bonds' instead of euro bonds. Francois Hollande bondcallcountry share on social
China... has the capacity to ensure its stability and growth. Francois Hollande capacitychinaensure 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