My real adversary has no name, no face, no party. It will never be elected, yet it governs - the adversary is the world of finance.

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.

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.

My obligation, if I become president, is to give another direction to Europe than the one that is being forced upon us today.

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

Terrorism fuels itself from all kinds of illicit trafficking: drugs, weapons, human beings.

In an election, one needs both hope and audacity.