European Commission between 23 January 1995 and 15 March 1999
Santer Commission
2nd Commission of the European Union
Date formed
23 January 1995 (1995-01-23)
Date dissolved
15 March 1999 (1999-03-15)
History
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1994 European Parliament election
Predecessor
Delors Commission
Successor
Prodi Commission
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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, owing to allegations of corruption. Some members continued under Manuel Marín until the Prodi Commission was appointed.
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