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Macron hails Jacques Delors as Europe’s tireless ‘pathfinder’ (and jazz-loving football fan) – POLITICO

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Macron hails Jacques Delors as Europe’s tireless ‘pathfinder’ (and jazz-loving football fan) – POLITICO

PARIS — In a state ceremony held over Jacques Delors’ coffin on Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to “an honest European man” and touched upon more personal aspects of the EU statesman’s life, including his Christian faith and his love of football and “loud jazz.” Placing himself firmly in the mold of the … Read more

Jacques Delors, architect of a united Europe, is dead at 98 – POLITICO

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Jacques Delors, architect of a united Europe, is dead at 98 – POLITICO

BRUSSELS — Jacques Delors, who headed the European Commission between 1985 and 1995 and is seen as one of the most important architects of a European internal market and single currency, died on Wednesday, aged 98. A pivotal figure in reanimating the pursuit of a united Europe after World War II, Delors is best known … Read more