My obligation, if I become president, is to give another direction to Europe than the one that is being forced upon us today.
Francois HollandeThere 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.
Francois HollandeGermany and France are pinning their hopes on young people, in terms of education, science and innovation.
Francois HollandeBefore you, I engage myself to serve my country with the devotion and the exemplary that this post demands. I understand responsibilities of the job and, as such, I give a republican salute to Nicolas Sarkozy who has led France for 5 years and who deserves all of our respect.
Francois Hollande