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Jacques Delors - Perspectives on a European Leader (Paperback, New)
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Jacques Delors - Perspectives on a European Leader (Paperback, New)
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Jacques Delors became a household name during his decade as
President of the European Commission. His conversion of the
Commission presidency into a highly public and political role took
many Euro-watchers by surprise. He acquired the image of a strong
leader overstepping the boundaries of his formal authority, and his
fame and notoriety quickly surpassed that of his predecessors. This
study explores the combination of personal, political and other
factors which lay behind the "Delors phenomenon" and assesses
Delors' legacy for political leadership and institutional reform in
the European Union. It addresses questions including the role of
individual leaders in contemporary politics and the contested
legitimacy of the EU as a political system. Drake traces the
development of Delors' thinking and expertise on European
integration, and draws on his public life after the European
Commission for additional perspectives on his Commission
presidency. Drawing on exclusive interviews with Delors, this
comprehensive, accessibly written study of his life and Commission
presidency should be a useful resource for students of all levels
in European and French politics, as well as the general re
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