What is happening in the Sahel for the past several months is that terrorists have structured themselves, have installed themselves. It's not simply a menace for west Africa. Francois Hollande africahappeninstall Change image and share on social
Nothing was given to me, nothing was entrusted to me, nothing was assigned to me. Everything I have, I took by right. Francois Hollande assignentrust Change image and share on social
The United Nations will be at the heart of our international activities. France will assume its full responsibilities at the Security Council by putting its status at the service of peace, respect for human rights and development. Francois Hollande activityassumecouncil share on social
I don't want to leave my successor and my children to pay for France's debt. Francois Hollande childdebtfrance Change image and share on social
The transatlantic relationship is vital for both our countries: France will remain a reliable ally of the United States. Nevertheless, ally does not mean aligned. Francois Hollande alignallycountry 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
As much as I believe in the Franco-German partnership, I question the idea of a duopoly. European construction is based on a well-balanced and respectful partnership between France and Germany. Francois Hollande balancebaseconstruction Change image and share on social
Everyone must be in the same competitive situation, including on the fiscal level. Francois Hollande competitivefiscalinclude Change image and share on social
I won't wait until the end of my term to say I made mistakes at the beginning. That's too late. I will try to adopt the proper behaviour, if the French give me the chance, right from the start. Francois Hollande adoptbeginbehaviour 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