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Quote by Jean Monnet

“Men only act in a state of necessity and usually only recognise necessity in a situation of crisis.”

Quote by Jean Monnet

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Jean Monnet was a French politician known as the father of European integration. Born on November 9, 1888, and died on March 16, 1979, Monnet played a pivotal role in the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community, laying the groundwork for European integration. more

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