There have been major disagreements within the European Union.

The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected.

France has a very important relationship with Germany. But that does not mean that we agree about everything or that two of our universities or companies are not going to compete.

We would like UN resolutions to be enforced, including on Iraq.

Let them be reassured, it has never been one of our intentions to ban religion in society, but solely to protect the national education system from any conspicuous display of religious affiliation.

Obviously, there is diversity, but Europe is a union of diversity.

Europe started out with six countries; three small countries and three large countries.