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Former European Commission President Jacques Delors - described as the architect of the modern EU - has died aged 98, his daughter says.
He helped create the single market allowing the free movement of people, goods and services within the bloc.
Serving from 1985-1995, Delors also laid the groundwork for the single European currency, the euro.
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Former European Commission President Jacques Delors - described as the architect of the modern EU - has died aged 98, his daughter says.
He helped create the single market allowing the free movement of people, goods and services within the bloc.
Serving from 1985-1995, Delors also laid the groundwork for the single European currency, the euro.
But for those sceptical of integration, especially in the UK, he was seen as a symbol of Brussels meddling.
A headline by British tabloid The Sun once famously shouted: “Up Yours, Delors.”
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