Interview with Paemen, Hugo
From the The European Commission 1986-2000. Memories of an institution CollectionIdentity Statement
Recorded in 26 September 2016 Brussels
Interview by Federico Romero in English
Electronic File
Content
During the interview Mr Paemen discussed the following topics:
Organization of workflow and division of responsibilities in DG I;
- Recruiting experts for Uruguay Round negotiations and collaboration with other DGs;
- Contacts with business groups and trade associations;
- Uruguay Round negotiations: an assessment;
- Head of Delegation in Washington DC, tasks and relations with Members States ambassadors;
- The WTO;
- Relations with the US;
- US presidents and Europe;
- The 1990s atmosphere, internal market and Euro;
- Outstanding personalities in the Commission;
- Leaving the Commission.
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