No one imposes things on anyone in Europe. That's not my notion, nor is it my temperament. The EU has always functioned… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
France isn't just any country in Europe, and its president is not an ordinary leader in the world. Sometimes directing or leading… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
We find ourselves in a difficult situation in Europe. There's a crisis, weak growth, unemployment... my duty is to ensure that by… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
Islamist terrorism has declared war against us, against France, Europe, the entire world. — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
To be influential in tomorrow's world, to defend our values and our development model, France needs Europe and Europe needs France. — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
Daesh is the enemy of Europe, and Europe cannot live with the idea that the crises that surround it don't have an… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europe's direction. That's… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
The British have been particularly shy about the issues of financial regulation, and attentive only to the interests of the City -… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
My obligation, if I become president, is to give another direction to Europe than the one that is being forced upon us… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
If Europe does not advance, it will fall or even be wiped out from the world map... My duty is to bring… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
I would like a UK fully engaged in Europe, but I can't decide in place of the British. I see that for… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
Europe needs an engine, and the Franco-German motor has provided that when the two nations have converged on important topics during critical… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
France is the bridge between northern Europe and southern Europe. I refuse any division. If Europe has been reunified, it's not for… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
The German-French friendship is indispensable for Europe. And I will never let myself be carried away to making statements that would change… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
A jolt is necessary. Europe must reaffirm it values of freedom, solidarity, peace. The EU must be understood and controlled by its… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
Europe must act quickly where it's needed and must, once and for all, let member states handle what is their exclusive domain. — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
Everyone must be in the same competitive situation, including on the fiscal level. — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
When I travel officially... and when I travel on a private basis, I have protection that is less suffocating. But I am protected everywhere. — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
Mandela's message will never die. It will continue to inspire freedom fighters and give confidence to people who defend just causes and universal rights. — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
No one imposes things on anyone in Europe. That's not my notion, nor is it my temperament. The EU has always functioned under the… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
As a president I will be like the candidate that I am, a respectful candidate, a rallying candidate, a normal candidate for a normal… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
France needs to improve training and education and the level of skills of its workforce. — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
Our only goal is to strengthen the opposition and to avoid the dilemma whereby we only have the choice between Bashar Assad and al-Qaeda. — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
The United Nations will be at the heart of our international activities. France will assume its full responsibilities at the Security Council by putting… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
