Emmanuel Macron

"We voiced support for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia aimed at achieving a ceasefire."

"We need to change the discussion around AI from 'let's do more' to 'let's do better together'."

"They acknowledge this reality."

"The French authorities will continue to encourage our companies and armed forces to explore ways and means of pursuing ambitious European projects that are consistent with our national security interests."

"Le président de la République et le Chancelier fédéral se sont longuement et souvent entretenus des moyens de faire avancer ce projet important pour la défense européenne."

"It is trust in our institutions that is at stake."

"unacceptable"

"I’m always struck by how people who are nationalists, who don’t want to be bothered in their own country, are always the first ones to comment on what’s happening in other countries."

"No cause, no ideology will ever justify killing."

"There is no place in France for movements that adopt and legitimise violence."

"Nothing justifies this attack on our universal heritage."

""No, because that is not how it works.""

"The deal's all signed."

"France and Britain are ready to lead a mission to reopen the strait of Hormuz, once the US-Iran peace deal is a reality."

"it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies"

"It is good to have counterweights to power in democracies."

"It is not bad to have a Supreme Court and, therefore, the rule of law."

"It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies."

"It is good to have counterweights to power in democracies."

"It is not bad to have a Supreme Court and, therefore, the rule of law."

"calls for calm ahead of march for far-right activist killed last week."

"It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies."

"It is not bad to have a Supreme Court and, therefore, the rule of law."

"It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies."

"Talks would focus on the long-term reopening of Hormuz and the wider diplomatic opportunity created by the agreement."

"It is good to have counterweights to power in democracies."

"Nothing can justify violent action – neither on one side nor the other, and not even in a head-to-head confrontation that is deadly for the republic."

"In the Republic, no violence is legitimate."

"calls for calm ahead of march for far-right activist killed last week"

"It is good to have counterweights to power in democracies."

"It’s a good thing to have powers and counter-powers in democracies."

"It is not bad to have a Supreme Court and, therefore, the rule of law. It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies."

"It is not bad to have a Supreme Court and, therefore, the rule of law."

"It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies."

"The fairest rule was 'reciprocity' and not to 'be subjected to unilateral decisions.'"

"It is not bad to have a Supreme Court and the rule of law."

"called for calm ahead of the tribute to Quentin Deranque."

"In the republic, no violence is legitimate."

"This is a moment of remembrance and respect for this young compatriot who was killed, for his family and loved ones."

"It is not bad to have a supreme court and, therefore, the rule of law."

"I expect progress on broadening access to Anthropic's Mythos."

"Enslaved people were dehumanised and treated as goods."

"It’s historic."

"I am very sceptical that ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine will lead to an agreement."

"It was an act of responsibility."

"an act of responsibility"

"an act of responsibility"

""praising an act of responsibility at a time when the world's largest museum needs calm and a strong new impetus to successfully carry out major projects involving security, and modernisation.""

"an act of responsibility"

"an act of responsibility"

"an act of responsibility at a time when the world’s largest museum needs calm and a strong new impetus to carry out major projects involving security upgrades, modernization"

"her work and commitment"

"For France, it’s a surprise. A bad surprise."

"For France, it’s a surprise, a bad surprise, and for the European Parliament, it’s disrespectful."

"The outbreak carries grave consequences for international peace and security."

"The escalation under way is dangerous for everyone. It must stop ..."

"France also stands ready to deploy the necessary means to protect its closest partners, should they request it."

"The next 50 years will be an era of nuclear weapons."

"To be free, one needs to be feared."

"France’s deterrence doctrine relies on a strictly defensive strategy intended to safeguard the country’s 'vital interests.'"

"There will no doubt be some significant shifts and developments."

"And we will continue this effort as much as necessary."

"I would formally recognise the state of Palestine within months."

"France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean."

"And we will continue this effort as much as necessary."

"This, too, would be a dangerous escalation and a strategic error."

"It is Iran that developed a dangerous nuclear program and unprecedented ballistic capabilities."

"The Islamic Republic of Iran bears primary responsibility for this situation."

"We have reinforced the security of our military bases in the region."

"We are sending defensive means to Cyprus."

"We are organising, in an orderly manner, the repatriation of our citizens who wish to leave."

"Faced with this unstable situation and the uncertainties of the days ahead, I have given orders for the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, its air assets, and its escort of frigates to set course for the Mediterranean."

"And we will continue this effort as much as necessary."

"This requires our support. That is why I have decided to send additional air-defense assets there as well, along with a French frigate, the Languedoc, which will arrive off the coast of Cyprus later this evening."

"Nothing can smother the aspiration of Syrian women and men to live in a fully sovereign, safe, pluralistic, and united Syria."

"Today, the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and around 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transit through it."

"solidarity with Spain"

"conducted outside of international law"

"The moves coincide with the strengthening of French nuclear deterrence laid out on Monday."

"a gesture of trust, a tangible expression of a long-standing friendship and a sign of our shared desire to see France and the United Kingdom build their future together"

"France to deploy almost a dozen warships."

"there would be no leniency for arsonists"

"Nuclear power is key to reconciling both independence -- and thus energy sovereignty -- with decarbonisation, and thus carbon neutrality."

"We need to cooperate internationally to make progress on this issue, to diversify our supply sources."

"confirmed the death of Karine Buisset, who worked for the UN children's charity Unicef, and urged 'respect for humanitarian law'."

"equivalent of 20 days of the volume being exported through the Strait of Hormuz"

"He urged respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel who were 'on the ground and committed to saving lives.'"

"A French humanitarian from UNICEF has been killed in Goma … I call for respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel who are on the ground and who are committed to saving lives."

"I call for respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel on the ground who are committed to saving lives."

"I call for respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel on the ground who are committed to saving lives."

"I call for respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel on the ground who are committed to saving lives."

"The Strait of Hormuz's shutdown in no way justified lifting the sanctions on Russia."

"there was 'no justification' for it."

"U.S. waivers announced in recent days are 'limited' and 'taken on an exceptional basis.'"

"Iran must cease regional attacks and restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."

"France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities."

"France is ready to participate in an escort mission for container ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz once the situation is calmer."

"The wildfire situation in the country was 'very tense' - especially in the Gironde region."

"The loan's release must be implemented without delay."

"The situation which the government said is totally unprecedented."

"France would 'rebuild' and his government would 'be there for as long as is needed'."

"With his rigour, his courage and his idealism, he embodied a lofty idea of the Republic."

"France would 'rebuild' and his government would 'be there for as long as is needed'."

"Kavinsky was a source of French pride forever."

"Freedom to hold religious rites in Jerusalem must be ensured for all religions."

""adds to a worrying series of violations of the status of holy places in Jerusalem"."

"This is not a show. We are talking about war and peace and the lives of men and women."

"When you want to be serious you don't say every day the opposite of what you said the day before."

"I feel like there is too much chatter, it's all over the place."

"I won't respond to them, they don't deserve a reply."

"neither elegant nor up to standard"

"There's too much talk and it's giving off in every direction. But we all need stability, calm, and a return to peace."

"It would take an indefinite amount of time, and it would expose all those who venture through this Strait to coastal risks from the Revolutionary Guards, as well as ballistic missiles."

"It would take an indefinite amount of time, and it would expose all those who venture through this Strait to coastal risks from the Revolutionary Guards, as well as ballistic missiles."

"Some people defend the idea of freeing the Strait of Hormuz by force via a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States, although it has varied."

"This was never the option we have supported because it is unrealistic."

"When we're serious, we don't say the opposite of what we said the day before every day."

"Trump's comments about his marriage were 'neither elegant nor up to standard'."

"This Strait must be reopened because it is strategic for energy flows, fertilizers, and international trade, but it can only be done in consultation with Iran."

"This Strait must be reopened because it is strategic for energy flows, fertilisers and international trade, but it can only be done in consultation with Iran."

"This strait must be reopened because it is strategic for energy flows, fertilisers and international trade, but it can only be done in consultation with Iran."

"Nuclear power is key to reconciling both independence, and thus energy sovereignty, with decarbonisation, and thus carbon neutrality."

"French nationals released from Iran, returning to France."

"This is a relief for all of us and obviously for their families."

"Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are free and on route toward French territory, after three and a half years of detention in Iran."

"More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access."

"We are not party to the conflict, and therefore, France will never take part in operations to open or liberate the Strait of Hormuz in the current context."

"About 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the strait."

"the French government would work 'as quickly as possible' to propose a new draft."

"We will never take part in operations to open or free the Strait of Hormuz in the current context."