When I took part in European leaders summits, it was sometimes unpleasant for me to hear Romanian, Polish, Portuguese, and Italian friends speak English, although I admit that on an informal basis, first contacts can be made in this language.… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
I am attached to the French language. I will defend the ubiquitous use of French. — 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
