“I would like a UK fully engaged in Europe, but I can't decide in place of the British. I see that for the moment they want to be more in retreat.”

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.