Walter Hallstein
German politician and EU Commission leader
Born
November 17th, 1901
123 years ago
Died
March 29th, 1982
43 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as the first President of the European Commission from 1958 to 1967. Played a significant role in the establishment of the European Economic Community, promoting European integration. Hallstein authored several works on European unity and international law and was a key figure in advancing policies that shaped the early stages of the European Union. His diplomatic career also included serving as Germany's Ambassador to France from 1967 to 1972.
Served as the first President of the European Commission
Contributed to the formation of the European Economic Community
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