If French is no longer the language of a power, it can be the language of a counter power.

Yes to market economy, no to market society.

The fight against terror is a common imperative for democracies and must become so for all nations.

To promote the process of European integration, we must improve an institutional mechanism already existing in the European Union, reinforced co-operation, by making it more flexible and effective. This approach allows a few states to move faster and further... We are all aware that this mechanism is vital.

I do not separate France from Europe.

Co-operation between governments still plays an important role and will remain indispensable.

I would like to see capital punishment suppressed in all democracies.