I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules.

It's true that the question of Iraq divided Europe.

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.

A country like France now does two-thirds of its trade within the euro zone.

We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited.

I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules.

I think that we must come together progressively, with the British, the Germans, the Spanish, the Italians and with the new members of the European Union, we must make an effort to forge closer links.