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

Francois Hollande is the president of the republic, he must be respected. I want to wish him good luck in the midst of these tests.

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

You are the eternal France, I love you.

The French like burgers, Madonna and Miami Vice.

I am deeply worried because we are seeing an unleashing of violence by 2,000 to 3,000 thugs who come to smash and loot. My objective is to avoid mistakes by the police, so that people can protest in safety.

The French people have chosen change. This change I will put into place.