Capability Quote by Ali Larijani

France on its own cannot impose its point of view. But neither should it give up on its demands. With a clear vote for…

— Laurent Fabius

I think France should be free, independent, and be the cultural heart of the world because those play a balance in the world.

— Marine Le Pen

The Europeans must now honor their commitments. That is the position that France is defending.

— Francois Fillon

France is ready for a European revolution and it is Germany that is pulling the brakes. For a long time, it was the other…

— Martin Schulz

France has a special position: We are Continental Europe's nuclear power and a permanent member of the UN Security Council. This special role, though,…

— Emmanuel Macron

People want their own laws to take precedence over those of the European Union. The French have understood that the EU does not live…

— Marine Le Pen

France has a very important relationship with Germany. But that does not mean that we agree about everything or that two of our universities…

— Jean-Pierre Raffarin

When I want to know what France thinks, I ask myself.

— Charles de Gaulle

Our international role depends on a strong Europe and a strong Europe depends on France's ability to share leadership with others, including Germany. If…

— Emmanuel Macron

Financially, it's true that France does not have the same pulling power as England, Spain or Italy. But this is not the aspect that…

— David Trezeguet

France will insist on the need for updated and responsive institutions.

— Jacques Chirac

The people have spoken. Their decision is sovereign. We all respect it... I wish good luck to those who will now govern France.

— Alain Juppe