Architect of modern EU Jacques Delors dies aged 98
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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