I tell fundamentalists that there is no question of them attacking our Republic's foundations. Jean-Pierre Raffarin attackfoundationfundamentalist Change image and share on social
When I see the cultural diversity that exists today, I feel that we must defend it, and we need Europe, because otherwise we are going to live in a society with a single model, the Anglo-American model. Jean-Pierre Raffarin americananglocultural share on social
We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited. Jean-Pierre Raffarin affiliationconspicuouslydisplay Change image and share on social
I think that we must come together progressively, with the British, the Germans, the Spanish, the Italians and with the new members of the European Union, we must make an effort to forge closer links. Jean-Pierre Raffarin britishcloseeffort Change image and share on social
The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected. Jean-Pierre Raffarin firmmakeopen 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
I was a Member of the European Parliament for a period of time and I saw a lot of European laws and treaties. Jean-Pierre Raffarin europeanlawlot Change image and share on social
Prohibiting a visible religious sign, which isn't a manifestation of militancy, would look like a fight against religions. Jean-Pierre Raffarin fightmanifestationmilitancy Change image and share on social
Europe started out with six countries; three small countries and three large countries. Jean-Pierre Raffarin countryeuropelarge Change image and share on social
I think that the proposed constitution is one of the European legal documents with the strongest social dimension I have seen since I began following European issues. Jean-Pierre Raffarin beginconstitutiondimension Change image and share on social