I am the president of the youth of France.

There are tensions abroad where people don't understand our attachment to the freedom of speech, we've seen the protests, and I would say that in France all beliefs are respected.

I don't like indecent, unearned wealth. But it is legitimate for an entrepreneur who has created something to make a good living.

That is now my mission: to provide a European vision of growth, employment, prosperity - in one word, our future.

An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work should be done at school, rather than at home.

I have defended the interests of France at the G8 in Washington; afterwards I was at Chicago to announce the withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan; I have participated in two European summits, so I have fully respected the engagements I made to the French.

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.