One thing that makes France different from other countries is the tradition of social solidarity. People from all backgrounds and political positions are willing to contribute for services and protection of society as a whole - but on the condition that money is being spent effectively and that everyone is paying their part.

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.

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

Symbols mean a lot in politics. They indicate a will and create new realities.

Each country has a soul, and France's soul is equality.

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

France, after the month of May, will share trust with the current leadership of the United States which, on many subjects, has tended to take useful positions in our view.