'We have lost control,' that was his expression, |
a distinctly better second half. |
All economists are saying it, French economists as well as European. We are at the end of a cycle that has not been very positive, |
As soon as there is a fall in prices, I want this fall to be passed on immediately and that's exactly what I want to discuss with them so that they don't keep the drop for themselves instead of returning it to consumers, |
every possible solution has been tried. |
Failing that, I will be obliged to intervene -- if necessary, by imposing a tax on these exceptional profits. |
He's a genius in marketing. |
I am not losing hope that I will soon receive all the documents that we have asked for. |
I am telling the oil sector that it must provide strong and intelligent responses, |
I know only one formula: Create more growth, ... It's true that we have a problem in the suburbs and that there isn't enough economic activity. |
I think being interested in food security is modern and necessary, |
I want everyone to focus on it (high oil prices), including companies, |
I wish to state strongly that protectionist impulses have no place in modern economic governance. |
If that were the wish of the companies, we would support that. |
If there is a need for a few extra days, it is obvious that we would agree to them. We will find a solution. |