Lionel Jospin
If French is no longer the language of a power, it can be the language of a counter power.
I do not separate France from Europe.
The fight against terror is a common imperative for democracies and must become so for all nations.
I remain attached to my nation.
Co-operation between governments still plays an important role and will remain indispensable.
I would like to see capital punishment suppressed in all democracies.
We must lead in a different way... We must have an active president, who gives strong direction and works with the government for its implementation.
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.Collection: Moving
Yes to market economy, no to market society.Collection: Economy
It is with great satisfaction that I learned of the adoption by consensus of the Durban Declaration against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and the intolerance associated with itCollection: Xenophobia
I am not the Prime Minister of French capitalism. I am the Prime Minister of France.Collection: France