Alain Juppe quotes

Alain Juppé is a French politician who has held several prominent government positions, including Prime Minister of France. Known for his expertise in public administration and diplomacy, he played a key role in shaping French policy in the 1990s and 2000s. He continues to be an influential figure in French politics and public life. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Any confrontation, such as a verbal one with the United States, would be harmful for everybody.

Alain Juppe

The French are very bizarre. There is this collective depiction: 'We're in decline, we're being assailed, we must protect ourselves.'

Alain Juppe

I would like to stress this point undoubtedly: France sees the Arab Spring as auspicious. The Arab Spring holds out tremendous hope - hope for democracy and the rule of law, hope for peace and stability, hope for better future in which every person can pursue goals commensurate with his or her needs, talents and ambitions.

Alain Juppe

Sometimes I say in France: Europe is no more the center of the world - and the United States, neither. We have other key players on the international stage: China, of course; but also Brazil, India and South Africa. And their influence is very, very strong.

Alain Juppe