This constitution recognises the need for social dialogue involving labour and management; it involves trade unions in the decision-making process; it has a social vision founded on social dialogue. Jean-Pierre Raffarin constitutiondecisiondialogue Change image and share on social
It's important to show that, while authorizing the demonstrations and promoting diversity of opinion, the Republic can't allow itself to be undermined from within. Jean-Pierre Raffarin authorizedemonstrationdiversity Change image and share on social
What's very important is that we build a space that matters in the world, one that operates according to democratic rules, and that small and large countries enjoy a good relationship. Jean-Pierre Raffarin buildcountrydemocratic Change image and share on social
France has a very important relationship with Germany. But that does not mean that we agree about everything or that two of our universities or companies are not going to compete. Jean-Pierre Raffarin agreecompanycompete Change image and share on social
It's a different outlook, and one that I understand. When you are a former member of the Warsaw Pact, when you have lived behind the Berlin Wall, when you have experienced the communist systems that existed in these countries, for them, the West represents hope. Jean-Pierre Raffarin berlincommunistcountry share on social
The Europe we are in the process of building is the Europe of the 21st century; it's not the Europe of the 20th century. Jean-Pierre Raffarin 20th21stbuild Change image and share on social
The United States, for a French citizen, is a friend, an ally, to whom we owe, along with most Europeans, our freedom. Jean-Pierre Raffarin allycitizeneuropean Change image and share on social
I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules. Jean-Pierre Raffarin affirmbelieverbuilding Change image and share on social
It's true that the question of Iraq divided Europe. Jean-Pierre Raffarin divideeuropeiraq Change image and share on social
