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French politician Jacques Delors dies, aged 98

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors died on Wednesday at the age of 98.

A pivotal figure in European politics, Delors served as France’s Finance Minister under François Mitterrand in 1981 and later became a key architect of European integration.

From 1985 to 1995, he held the presidency of the European Commission, playing a crucial role in shaping the vision of a united Europe.

Delors’ extensive career included roles at the Bank of France, professorship at the University of Paris, and service as a Member of the European Parliament.

His legacy endures in European economic and political history.
Source: Ekathimerini.com

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