Hallstein, Walter (1901 - 1982)

Walter Hallstein (Photo: European Commission)

Hallstein, Walter (1901 - 1982)

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 Charles de Gaulle.

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See also Fouchet Plan.