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Delors

British

/ dəˈlɔː /

noun

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

Serving from 1985 to 1995, Delors helped create the single market allowing the free movement of people, goods and services around the bloc.

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

Delors pushed the grouping of countries far beyond its original role as an economic club toward his dream of a united Europe.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Delors as a "statesman with a French destiny" and an "inexhaustible craftsman of our Europe".

From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2023

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