EP-voorzitter Schulz feliciteert François Hollande met verkiezingsoverwinning (en)

"Congratulations to François Hollande i. Now it's time for a change of direction in Europe", said Martin Schulz i, president of the European Parliament, following the results of Presidential elections in France.

"On top of fiscal consolidation, which is necessary, the EU is now ready for a growth policy, which is what the European Parliament has been calling for for a long time".