Jacques Delors

Jacques Delors

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Jacques Delors is a distinguished French politician and economist best known for his tenure as the President of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995, during which he played a pivotal role in promoting European integration and the establishment of the single market. His vision for a united Europe led to significant advancements in economic cooperation among member states, and he is often credited with laying the groundwork for the euro. Delors remains a prominent figure in discussions about European unity and governance.

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Jacques Delors is quoted regarding the importance of open borders in Europe.

Bloccati in un finger rovente sotto il sole all'aeroporto di Barcellona. «Un altro volo dall’Italia?»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-08-09
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Helena Petäistö interviewed several state leaders, including long-time President of the European Commission Jacques Delors.

Kollegat muistelevat Helena Petäistöä: ”Yksi Suomen parhaimpia kirjeenvaihtajia”
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-09
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Jacques Delors pioneered the Erasmus scheme in 1987.

a sign of things to come? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-19
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Jacques Delors, a former president of the European Commission, once stated that Europe only progresses in times of crisis.

Jutarnji list - Europa na korak od povijesnog debakla, njemački kancelar skrušeno priznao: 'Sve ćemo znati već za par mjeseci, možda i tjedana'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-11-30
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Jacques Delors was the political mastermind behind the 1992 European Single Market.

Para Europa, 2028 debe ser el nuevo 1992 | Opinión
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-10-28
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Jacques Delors is mentioned as a past leader who did not achieve the same influence as Donald Trump in shaping European public opinion.

Dazi, gli europei criticano Trump e la politica di von der Leyen: «Ci siamo sentiti umiliati»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-09-10
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Jacques Delors was the then president of the European Commission who proposed a political decision for Yugoslavia's associate membership in the EU.

Како се изјасни тогашниот шеф на македонската држава?
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-09-09
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Jacques Delors emphasized that Europe is built between the memory of the past and the demands of the future.

Compromisul în politică | adevarul.ro
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-09-09
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Delors was the finance minister who had to pivot France's economic strategy under Mitterrand's presidency.

Oriente Occidente di Rampini | La Francia è allo sbando, ma la crisi è europea
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-09-08
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The article references Jacques Delors' failed candidacy for the presidential election in 1995.

« Après huit ans de marginalisation, les socialistes vivent “leur” moment, sans être assurés pour autant d’en sortir indemnes »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-02
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Jacques Delors is referenced in relation to the collective action in Europe.

The Ocean Race Europe: 5 choses à savoir avant l’escale à Nice de vendredi à dimanche
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-08-26
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Jacques Delors is referenced as a respected former leader of the European Commission.

La capitulación económica de la UE frente a Trump | Opinión
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-29
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Jacques Delors is seen as the architect behind today's EU.

Federica Mogherini leder College of Europe i Brygge
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-07-06
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Jacques Delors was promoted during the graduation ceremony at the College of Europe.

El Rey, en uno de sus discursos más europeístas: “La erosión del orden mundial ha hecho saltar todas las alarmas” | España
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-06-20
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Jacques Delors has essentialized the four pillars of education.

„Noile” planuri cadru pentru liceu, aceeaşi Mărie cu aceeaşi pălărie...
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-06-18
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Jacques Delors set the vision for a Europe of four freedoms.

Luxemburg muss vor dem EuGH gegen die Grenzkontrollen klagen
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-05-24
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Jacques Delors introduced the euro and was the head of the European Commission before Jacques Santer.

Полнети пиперки, кавијар-дипломатија и „Фajзергејт“
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-05-17
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Jacques Delors is described as a convinced European leader who wrote about Europe's hermetic nature.

Europa y nosotros, que la quisimos tanto | Ideas
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-05-11
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Jacques Delors is referenced by Felipe VI as someone who emphasized the need to constantly reinvent Europe.

El Rey, en los premios Carlos V: “A Europa hay que reinventarla constantemente” | España
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-05-09
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Spain declared official mourning for the death of Jacques Delors, the former president of the European Commission.

El debate | ¿Un país aconfesional debe declarar luto oficial por la muerte de un papa? | Opinión
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-04-30
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Jacques Delors is the president of the Council of Employment, Income and Social Cohesion, whom Denis Clerc admires deeply.

Denis Clerc, un économiste au service de l’humain
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-03-26
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Jacques Delors was the President of the European Commission and is noted for his leadership during the construction of the European Union.

Enrico Letta : «La France paie une grande erreur, le passage du septennat au quinquennat »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-03-15
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Delors is credited with a significant push for the European project during his presidency of the Commission.

Entre el desconcierto y la marginación
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-03-08
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Jacques Delors is a former president of the European Commission credited with driving further EU integration.

Von der Leyen takes a scissors to EU’s ‘red tape’ perception – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-27
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