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Jacques Santer

Jacques Santer Biography

Politician

Jacques Santer is a prominent politician born on May 18, 1937. He played a significant role in European politics and served as the President of the European Commission.

Jacques Santer is a prominent politician born on May 18, 1937. He played a significant role in European politics and served as the President of the European Commission.

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“In a Union of 15 now, you must take into account the sensibilities of everyone.”

Accounts Unions Sensibility

Author:Jacques Santer

“A quota is always something artificial that can only last for a certain period of time.”

Lasts Certain Periods Artificial Quota

Author:Jacques Santer

“I don't attach importance to great speeches or philosophy.”

Philosophy Speech Importance Great Speech

Author:Jacques Santer

“You don't help your enterprise with a policy of protection.”

Helping Policy Protection Enterprise

Author:Jacques Santer

“It is now up to us to see that we embark on the next stage leading to political unity, which I think is the consequence of economic unity, so that Europe can in the future also play a political role on the international stage, leading even as far as a common defence policy.”

Thinking Play Political Next Common Roles Economic Stage Policy Consequence Europe Unity International Defence

Author:Jacques Santer

“There could be some compromise, but I think we have to stick to the provisions of the treaty, and the provisions of the treaty are saying that the president is appointed for a mandate of eight years time. I think it would be very damaging for the European Central Bank if there would be a splitting of this mandate.”

Ifs Thinking Years Would Be President Sticks Eight Compromise Provision Treaties Mandates Central Banks Splitting

Author:Jacques Santer

About the Author

Born: May 18, 1937
Known for: Politician
Quotes: 6

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