About
Jacques Santer is a Luxembourgish politician who served as the President of the European Commission from 1995 to 1999. Prior to this, he was the Prime Minister of Luxembourg from 1984 to 1995 and the finance minister from 1979 to 1989. As Prime Minister, Santer led negotiations on the Single European Act. His career was marked by significant contributions to European integration, but his presidency of the European Commission ended prematurely due to allegations of corruption.
Career Timeline
Finance Minister of Luxembourg
Appointed Finance Minister, beginning his rise in Luxembourg politics.
Prime Minister of Luxembourg
Becomes Prime Minister of Luxembourg, a prominent role in European politics.
President of EU Commission
Appointed as President of the European Commission.
Commission Resignation
The entire European Commission resigns due to allegations of corruption.
Post-Commission Activities
Engages in various activities after leaving the Commission.
Public Appearances
Continues making public appearances and participating in European discussions.
Reflections on EU History
Provides commentary on the history of the European Union.
Legacy of EU Politics
Remains a figure in European political history, despite past controversy.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026