France isn't just any country in Europe, and its president is not an ordinary leader in the world. Sometimes directing or leading the way is not enough, he has to initiate policies, as Nicolas Sarkozy was able to demonstrate during… — Francois Hollande Copy Share Image
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
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
