A visionary and advocate for the expansion of the Union and President of France for 14 years, the longest-serving President in the country’s history. He was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Europe by the European Council in recognition of his exceptional work for European integration and cooperation.
Mitterrand, in collaboration with German Chancellor Kohl, succeeded in establishing the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, making their dream of a seamless interstate market a reality.
During his tenure, Mitterrand supported the expansion of the EU and the accession of Spain and Portugal to the EU. He also believed in a more integrated EU and advocated for the establishment of the Single European Act in 1986, which laid the first legal foundations for the European single market.
FrançOis Mitterrand
26/10/1916 - 8/1/1996
