Jacques Delors, former European Union's Commission president, dies at 98

Paris [France], December 28 (ANI): Jacques Delors, the former European Commission chief and a key figure in the establishment of the European Union's historic single currency project, passed away at the age of 98, Al Jazeera reported.

The French socialist, known for his staunch advocacy of post-war European integration, died in his sleep at his home in Paris, as announced by his family.

Delors served as president of the E