Interview with Verheugen, Günter
From the The European Commission 1986-2000. Memories of an institution CollectionIdentity Statement
Recorded in 25 February 2016 Postdam
Interview by Michael Gehler and Nicolae Păun in English
Electronic File
Content
During this interview, Mr Verheugen discussed the following topics:
- his role as Commissioner for Enlargement;
- the EU’s enlargement strategy;
- the deepening of the European integration;
- the Convention on the Future of Europe;
- the rejection of the Constitutional Treaty project;
- his educational background;
- his entry to the European Commission;
- political activity of Commissioners;
- his career’s main challenges;
- connections with his home country;
- the atmosphere within the Commission;
- the evolution of the College;
- his opinion on certain personalities;
- the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification;
- his opinion on the Santer Commission;
- Romano Prodi’s Presidency;
- the Stability and Growth Pact;
- German presidencies in 1999 and 2007;
- the European Neighbourhood Policy;
- Manuel Barroso’s Presidency;
- his role as Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry;
- the NATO Eastern enlargement;
- the present performance of the EU and the future of the EU.
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