“France is the bridge between northern Europe and southern Europe. I refuse any division. If Europe has been reunified, it's not for it to then fall into egotism or 'each for one's own'. Our duty is to set common rules around the principles of responsibility and solidarity.”

François Hollande was a French politician and president. He served as France’s president from 2012 to 2017, known for his focus on economic reform and social issues, including his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and environmental policies. His tenure was marked by responses to crises like the 2015 Paris attacks and debates over labor laws.