François Hollande, in June 2019. - ISA HARSIN / SIPA

While the speech at the end of the year from his successor, Emmanuel Macron, is particularly expected in the midst of a challenge to the pension reform, François Hollande has already delivered his wishes to his compatriots.

“I hope that the year 2020 will be written in France under the sign of dialogue and unity. Only the culture of compromise and the search for equality will both resolve crises and make the best choices for the future, "wrote the former head of state in a statement.

I send my best wishes for this new year to everyone. pic.twitter.com/rC94hfJIee

- François Hollande (@fhollande) December 31, 2019

The former president, in office between 2012 and 2017, also insists on “the ecological issue” which “calls for urgent and concrete actions for our planet” which, according to him, could be envisaged by joint mobilization: “The gap is widening dangerously between peoples and their leaders, between generations. Youth are asking us to measure up. Let's listen to it! "

“Finally, to those who sometimes feel left behind, I say that they must never stop believing that there will be better days. Every day, I witness the commitment of our compatriots who, despite doubts and difficulties, act for more solidarity and humanity. They are just waiting to be gathered. I send my best wishes to all of you for this new year, ”said François Hollande.

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