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Delors

British  
/ dəˈlɔː /

noun

  1. Jacques ( Lucien Jean ). born 1925, French politician and economist, President of the European Commission (1985–94): originator of the Delors plan for closer European union

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"The end of Hungarian obstruction to Ukraine's accession does not mean it will accelerate," summed up Sebastien Maillard from the Jacques Delors think tank.

From Barron's Apr. 13, 2026

"Delors transformed Europe through tireless service to the idea of a Europe whole and free," he wrote on social media.

From BBC Dec. 27, 2023

Delors “became the builder of the EU as we know it today,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

From Washington Times Dec. 27, 2023

In his farewell address to the European Parliament in January 1995, Delors expressed satisfaction with what he was leaving his successors.

From Seattle Times Dec. 27, 2023

Political leaders have paid tribute to former European Commission President Jacques Delors, who has died aged 98.

From BBC Dec. 27, 2023

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