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Santer Commission
The Santer Commission was the European Commission in office between 23 January 1995 and 15 March 1999. The administration was led by Jacques Santer (former Prime Minister of Luxembourg).
The body had 20 members and oversaw the introduction of the euro. It was cut short when the Commission became the first to resign "en masse" due to allegations of corruption. Some members continued under Manuel Marín until the Prodi Commission was appointed.
Appointment.
In 1994 Jacques Delors was due to step down from a
1999 in the European Union
Events from the year 1999 in the European Union.
Incumbents.
- President of the European Council
- Gerhard Schröder (Jan – Jun 1999)
- Paavo Lipponen (July – Dec 1999)
- Commission President -
- Jacques Santer (to 15 Mar 1999)
- Manuel Marín (15 Mar-17 Sep 1999)
- Romano Prodi (from 17 Sep 1999)
- Council Presidency - Germany (Jan – Jun 1999) and Finland (July – Dec 1999