“I don't want to drive the markets crazy. I don't want to create trouble, but rather order and rules and norms. We have to struggle against financial excesses, those who speculate with sovereign debt, those who develop financial products which have done so much harm.”

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.