The British have been particularly shy about the issues of financial regulation, and attentive only to the interests of the City - hence their reluctance to see the introduction of a tax on financial transactions and tax harmonisation in Europe. Francois Hollande More Quotes by Francois Hollande More Quotes From Francois Hollande There's always a risk when the candidate becomes president: Will he deliver what is expected of him? Francois Hollande expected risk president Austerity need not be Europe's fate. Francois Hollande fate europe needs Nicolas Sarkozy said he could see a wave rising. For once he was right. The wave's coming; it's high, its strong, and it's going to smack him in the face. Francois Hollande rising strong faces What the French want is coherence, stability and justice. If I am in a favorable position today, it's because my fellow citizens want to make the effort to straighten out the country, and at the same time they want it to be just and equitable. Francois Hollande effort justice country Europe needs an engine, and the Franco-German motor has provided that when the two nations have converged on important topics during critical periods. But that partnership shouldn't be a directorate for other EU members. Francois Hollande two-nations important europe I don't want to drive the markets crazy. I don't want to create trouble, but rather order and rules and norms. We have to struggle against financial excesses, those who speculate with sovereign debt, those who develop financial products which have done so much harm. Francois Hollande crazy struggle order We are a big country, with lots of advantages and history. We are proud to be French. We have to call on patriotism at this time... to ask for an effort in the battle against debt. Francois Hollande patriotism effort country We are near, very near, to an end to the eurozone crisis... The worst - in the sense of the fear of the eurozone breaking up - is over. But the best isn't there yet. Francois Hollande crisis worst ends If I become president, France will not continue with the same policies as under Nicolas Sarkozy - both in domestic policy and in foreign and European policy. Francois Hollande policy france president I perfectly understood President Obama's attitude throughout the French presidential campaign. He had no reason to distance himself from Nicolas Sarkozy. It's the basic solidarity that leaders who worked together owe to each other. Francois Hollande presidential distance attitude Mitterrand had a sense for symbols, and he was the first Socialist president since 1958. He wanted to show that there is historical continuity, a connection with the great figures of French history. Francois Hollande connections historical president Germany and France are pinning their hopes on young people, in terms of education, science and innovation. Francois Hollande germany innovation people I'm not a lukewarm European. I know that the German-French friendship is indispensable, no matter who the countries' leaders are. Francois Hollande leader matter country 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 banner of respect, equilibrium and trust. Francois Hollande banner equilibrium europe My dear citizens, fellow citizens, French people, this 6th of May, have just chosen change by bringing me the presidency of the French republic. I feel the honor, which has been given to me and the task, the important task faced beyond - in front of you to serve my country. Francois Hollande honor country people Symbols mean a lot in politics. They indicate a will and create new realities. Francois Hollande symbols mean reality Everyone says Francois Mitterrand had huge charisma. But before he was president they used to call him badly dressed, old, archaic and say he knew nothing about the economy until the day he was elected. It's called universal suffrage. When you're elected, you become the person that embodies France. Francois Hollande economy france president I know where I'm going and I have told the French. I am sure if hope is there, we will be able to put France back on its feet to live better in five years than we do today. Francois Hollande able feet years I am for a clear distinction between public and private life. I believe private matters should be regulated in private and I have asked those close to me to respect this. Francois Hollande should matter believe 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 rights giving people
