I don't like indecent, unearned wealth. But it is legitimate for an entrepreneur who has created something to make a good living. Francois Hollande createentrepreneurgood Change image and share on social
We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europe's direction. That's also my logic when I tell voters that electing me president will not only shape France's future, but also initiate change across all of Europe. Francois Hollande changecountrydirection share on social
There must be pressure on Moscow so that we have negotiations. Moscow will not succeed by unilaterally backing Bashar al-Assad. Francois Hollande assadbackbashar Change image and share on social
Be happy, be proud, be generous, be respectful, be proud to be French citizens. Francois Hollande citizenfrenchgenerous Change image and share on social
Whatever happened during the French presidential campaign will leave no hard feelings. I perfectly understand why Angela Merkel supported Nicolas Sarkozy because of the action they have taken together, even though I have questioned its results, and because of their shared political sensibility. Francois Hollande actionangelacampaign share on social
I perfectly understood President Obama's attitude throughout the French presidential campaign. He had no reason to distance himself from Nicolas Sarkozy. It's the basic solidarity that leaders who worked together owe to each other. Francois Hollande attitudebasiccampaign share on social
An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work should be done at school, rather than at home. Francois Hollande definitioneducationhome Change image and share on social
As a president I will be like the candidate that I am, a respectful candidate, a rallying candidate, a normal candidate for a normal presidency, at the service of the Republic. Francois Hollande candidatenormalpresidency 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