The European model is in danger if we obliterate the principle of personal responsibility.

For me, socialism has always been about liberty and solidarity, but also about responsibility.

Yes, the European model remains superior to that of America and Japan.

Contrary to what people say, my wife never turned me away from the presidency. She told me to reflect on it and do what I wanted.

Therefore one should speak at the same time of national citizenship and wider European citizenship.

My presidential victory, if it had happened, would have been artificial in relation to the Socialist party. It may be that on my deathbed, I will come to regret my decision, but for the moment, I live at peace with it.

Even in Britain, the trade unions tell me that employment contracts have less protection than in the past.