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

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.

To me, it's important to preserve proximity to the people. I wouldn't do anything pretentious, and nothing that hurts the people who voted for me. Triumphalism isn't my thing.

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.

To be influential in tomorrow's world, to defend our values and our development model, France needs Europe and Europe needs France.

There cannot be prosperity without security.

My goal is to put France back on its feet. I have to put this country back on its feet.