France must not be the only country to have a high level of welfare protection and few obligations incumbent on those who receive benefits.

I want to wage war against illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, unfair competition, communitarianism, delinquency.

Europe is right to tell us to reduce this [France's budget] deficit and spend less. Europe is right to demand this of us but cannot at the same time demand us to increase our dues.

Europe is not a choice, it is a necessity, but it needs to be rethought, refounded.

We want to put a stop to tax havens. We want results on this, with a list of tax havens and a series of consequences.

We need to profoundly revise all of our taxes and charges. The aim is to tax pollution - notably fossil fuels - more, and tax work less

With the world in turmoil and doubt, the American people, faithful to the values that have always defined America's identity, have expressed with force their faith in progress and the future. At a time when we must face huge challenges together, your election has raised enormous hope in France, in Europe and beyond.