Francois Hollande Quotes

A collection of quotes by Francois Hollande.

Francois Hollande is a French politician who served as the 24th President of France from 2012 to 2017. He was born on August 12, 1954, in Rouen, France. Hollande initially pursued a career in law, graduating from the prestigious HEC Paris and subsequently earning his law degree from the Institute of Political Studies in Paris.

In the early 1980s, Hollande joined the Socialist Party and held various political roles, including serving as an adviser to President FranÃ§ois Mitterrand. He was elected as the First Secretary of the Socialist Party in 1997 and held the position until 2008. During his tenure, Hollande advocated for social justice and economic reforms, gaining popularity among left-wing supporters.

In 2012, Hollande won the French presidential election, defeating incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. As president, he implemented policies aimed at stimulating economic growth, reducing unemployment, and maintaining social welfare programs. However, his presidency faced challenges, including economic slowdown, high unemployment rates, and security issues following several terrorist attacks.

Hollande decided not to seek re-election in 2017 due to low approval ratings. Since leaving office, he has remained active in public life, writing books and participating in political discussions. Today, FranÃ§ois Hollande is recognized as an influential figure within French politics, known for his moderate and pragmatic approach to governance.

The transatlantic relationship is vital for both our countri

The transatlantic relationship is vital for both our countries: France will remain a reliable ally of the United States. Nevertheless, ally does not mean aligned.

Francois Hollande

In an election, one needs both hope and audacity.

In an election, one needs both hope and audacity.

Francois Hollande

I know where I'm going and I have told the French. I am sure

I know where I'm going and I have told the French. I am sure if hope is there, we will be able to put France back on its feet... to live better in five years than we do today.

Francois Hollande

Each country has a soul, and France's soul is equality.

Each country has a soul, and France's soul is equality.

Francois Hollande

My real adversary has no name, no face, no party. It will ne

My real adversary has no name, no face, no party. It will never be elected, yet it governs - the adversary is the world of finance.

Francois Hollande

I am for a clear distinction between public and private life

I am for a clear distinction between public and private life. I believe private matters should be regulated in private and I have asked those close to me to respect this.

Francois Hollande

An education program is, by definition, a societal program.

An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work should be done at school, rather than at home.

Francois Hollande

We are near, very near, to an end to the eurozone crisis...

We are near, very near, to an end to the eurozone crisis... The worst - in the sense of the fear of the eurozone breaking up - is over. But the best isn't there yet.

Francois Hollande

I attach the greatest importance to an amplification of the

I attach the greatest importance to an amplification of the peace efforts in the Middle East. I would also like to see a greater dialogue between the U.S. and the EU.

Francois Hollande

We need the help of other member countries and leaders who,

We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europe's direction. That's also my logic when I tell voters that electing me president will not only shape France's future, but also initiate change across all of Europe.

Francois Hollande

I perfectly understood President Obama's attitude throughout

I perfectly understood President Obama's attitude throughout the French presidential campaign. He had no reason to distance himself from Nicolas Sarkozy. It's the basic solidarity that leaders who worked together owe to each other.

Francois Hollande

I want the French people to respect values that allow each i

I want the French people to respect values that allow each individual to practice his or her faith, but in the frame of our common rules of secularism.

Francois Hollande

I am proud to have been capable of giving people hope again.

I am proud to have been capable of giving people hope again.

Francois Hollande

Before you, I engage myself to serve my country with the dev

Before you, I engage myself to serve my country with the devotion and the exemplary that this post demands. I understand responsibilities of the job and, as such, I give a republican salute to Nicolas Sarkozy who has led France for 5 years and who deserves all of our respect.

Francois Hollande

I want to initiate a change in society in the long term.

I want to initiate a change in society in the long term.

Francois Hollande

The United Nations will be at the heart of our international

The United Nations will be at the heart of our international activities. France will assume its full responsibilities at the Security Council by putting its status at the service of peace, respect for human rights and development.

Francois Hollande

I don't want euro bonds that serve to mutualize the entire d

I don't want euro bonds that serve to mutualize the entire debt of the countries in the euro zone. That can only work in the longer-term. I want euro bonds to be used to finance targeted investments in future-oriented growth projects. It isn't the same thing. Let's call them 'project bonds' instead of euro bonds.

Francois Hollande

I could have made a fortune in cheeseburgers, but I finally

I could have made a fortune in cheeseburgers, but I finally chose politics.

Francois Hollande

My adversary is the world of finance.

My adversary is the world of finance.

Francois Hollande

One thing that makes France different from other countries i

One thing that makes France different from other countries is the tradition of social solidarity. People from all backgrounds and political positions are willing to contribute for services and protection of society as a whole - but on the condition that money is being spent effectively and that everyone is paying their part.

Francois Hollande