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Jacques Delors

Jacques Delors (born July 20, 1925), French economist and politician.

He served three terms as President of the European Commission (January 1985 - December 1994). During his presidency, he oversaw important budgetary reforms and the introduction of a single market within the European Community, which came into effect on January 1, 1993.

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