France, because it was attacked cowardly, shamelessly, violently, France will be merciless against the barbarians of Daesh.

Islamist terrorism has declared war against us, against France, Europe, the entire world.

ISIL struck France because it is 'free' and 'the nation of human rights'. This is not a war of civilisation, as these assassins don't have any. This is a war against the jihadist menace that threatens not just France.

If I become president, France will not continue with the same policies as under Nicolas Sarkozy - both in domestic policy and in foreign and European policy.

The extremists wanted to divide France; it came together.

We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europe's direction. That's also my logic when I tell voters that electing me president will not only shape France's future, but also initiate change across all of Europe.