Jacques Santer
Jacques Santer is a Luxembourgish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Luxembourg from 1984 to 1995 and later as the President of the European Commission from 1995 to 1999. He is known for his contributions to European integration and for his leadership during a pivotal time in the EU's development. Recently, he was mentioned in the news regarding the privileges and benefits afforded to former prime ministers, where he expressed his views on the current state of the Catholic Church, suggesting it has deviated from the vision held by its leaders upon their departure from office.
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Recent news mentions
Former Prime Minister Jacques Santer was seen at the Te Deum.
Die etwas anderen Schnappschüsse vom Thronwechsel in Luxemburg
Luxembourg· 2026-01-22
Jacques Santer was rumored to be a candidate for the position of Commission President during the coalition negotiations.
Jean Asselborn blickt auf 300.000 Kilometer im Sattel zurückLuxembourg· 2025-10-23
Jacques Santer led a commission that resigned in 1999 due to a report on fraud and mismanagement.
Misstrauensanträge gegen EU-Kommission scheitern
Switzerland· 2025-10-09
Jacques Santer was a former Luxembourg representative whose commission resigned amid corruption allegations.
Ursula von der Leyen, susidūrusi su balsavimu dėl pasitikėjimo, ragina vienytis
Lithuania· 2025-10-07
Former Prime Minister Jacques Santer attended the ceremony as a guest.
Königin Maxima und Präsident Macron unter den Ehrengästen des ThronwechselsLuxembourg· 2025-10-03
Jacques Santer was one of the former prime ministers present at the event.
Hinter den Kulissen von Luxemburgs Thronwechsel in der ChamberLuxembourg· 2025-10-03
Jacques Santer's commission faced a motion of no confidence in 1999.
Politico για Φον ντερ Λάιεν: Τι σηματοδοτεί η πρόταση μομφής
Greece· 2025-07-10
Jacques Santer was the only European Commission president to resign in full due to corruption allegations.
Как Урсула фон дер Ляйен оказалась перед угрозой отставки — РБК
Russia· 2025-07-07
Jacques Santer was the former President of the European Commission who resigned before a vote of no confidence in 1999.
Index - Külföld - Ursula von der Leyen sorsáról döntenek az Európai Parlamentben
Hungary· 2025-07-07
Jacques Santer is a former President of the Commission who resigned in 1999 instead of facing a no-confidence vote.
Ursula von der Leyen va fi prezentă în Parlamentul European la dezbaterea moţiunii de cenzură împotriva sa. Piperea: „Am reuşit să deschid cutia Pandorei”
Romania· 2025-07-06Jacques Santer's commission offered their resignations following a report on fraud and mismanagement.
Von der Leyen muss sich Misstrauensvotum stellenSwitzerland· 2025-07-03Jacques Santer's Commission resigned in 1999 due to a threatening successful no-confidence motion.
Von der Leyen muss sich Misstrauensvotum stellenLuxembourg· 2025-07-02Jacques Santer was the head of the EU Commission that resigned in 1999 due to a threatened successful no-confidence motion.
Von der Leyen muss sich Misstrauensvotum stellen - Politik
Germany· 2025-07-02Jacques Santer was the former President of the European Commission during a scandal involving financial mismanagement.
Кучињата лаат, Лајен ќе си врви?
North Macedonia· 2025-05-29
Jacques Santer was the head of the European Commission 30 years ago when his entire team had to resign due to corruption.
Полнети пиперки, кавијар-дипломатија и „Фajзергејт“North Macedonia· 2025-05-17
Former Prime Minister Jacques Santer was present at the memorial event.
Luc Frieden: „Der 8. Mai ist ein Symbol der Hoffnung auf eine bessere Zukunft“Luxembourg· 2025-05-09
Jacques Santer is mentioned in the context of privileges for former premiers.
Vergünstigungen für Ex-Premiers: Die Privilegien von Jacques Santer und Jean-Claude JunckerLuxembourg· 2025-04-28