Francois Hollande
Francois Hollande
François Gérard Georges Nicolas Hollande; born 12 August 1954) is the President of the French Republic and Co-Prince of Andorra, having been elected to the position in 2012. Hollande was previously the First Secretary of the French Socialist Party from 1997 to 2008, the mayor of Tulle from 2001 to 2008, and the President of the Corrèze General Council from 2008 to 2012. Hollande also served in the National Assembly of France twice for the department of Corrèze's 1st Constituency...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 August 1954
CityRouen, France
CountryFrance
I want to hear Jacques Chirac today. Where is the president when such serious events are taking place?
This means that he is opening a conflict ... so Jacques Chirac (must) step in.
We want to offer the country a way out of the crisis.
After what happened yesterday -- notably at the Sorbonne -- with these images of brutality, I ask the government to end its obstinacy and stubbornness and open talks toward withdrawing this law.
Do you think the many students and workers who have been fighting against this text for months ... will understand the president's decision (if he passes the law)? Do you think that will be a factor of appeasement, a solution for the country?
This is an unquestionable retreat. It is a grand success for the young and an impressive victory for the unity of the unions.
Now their freedom has been secured, informing parliament about all the conditions of how the discussions have unfolded since August is the least thing that can be done.
There needs to be greater transparency. The French deserve to know the truth. They have the right to know the nature of the illness of their head of state.
This law cannot be applied everywhere, and it cannot be long-lasting.
This sad adventure is an immense waste for our country.
The president knows the trade unions' attitude. He knows the frustrations of many youths.
We have seen how heavy the price is when we are fragmented.
We must ask for explanations about all stages of their detention,
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.