I am for a clear distinction between public and private life. I believe private matters should be regulated in private and I have asked those close to me to respect this.

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

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

It will be very important for us to continue to keep up the necessary pressure, the necessary vigilance, for there to be peace in Ukraine, our trust in the goodwill of President (Vladimir) Putin is limited. It is why we have to maintain our decision about sanctions.

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

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

If we don't manage to find not just a compromise but a lasting peace agreement, we know perfectly well what the scenario will be. It has a name, it's called war.