Hallstein, Walter (1901 - 82)

Walter Hallstein (Photo: European Commission)
The first German President of the EU Commission. He held the position from 1958 to 1967. During this time he fought for political integration of the EU and so became a particular enemy of France’s President de Gaulle.

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See also Fouchet Plan. http://www.eurunion.org/news/press/2001/2001086.htm