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

We believe that the European Union is facing a truly historic choice.

I think that the proposed constitution is one of the European legal documents with the strongest social dimension I have seen since I began following European issues.

I believe that transatlantic relations are very important and that President Bush's visit to Brussels, in a few days, will have a major impact on that.

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

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

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