Beseler, Hans-Friedrich

Interview with Beseler, Hans-Friedrich

From the The European Commission 1986-2000. Memories of an institution Collection

Identity Statement

Interviewee

HAEU Reference Code

INT960

Interview Informations

Recorded in 10 November 2016 Brussels
Interview by Lucia Coppolaro in English

Access Level

Open Transcript, Open Audio

Materials

Electronic File

Content

Abstract

During the interview, Mr Beseler discussed the following topics:
- his career path in the Commission;
- DG Trade: organization and atmosphere;
- his connections with Germany;
- the contacts with other DGs;
- lobbying in Brussels;
- the Uruguay Round;
- the relations with Member States and private groups;
- the creation of WTO;
- China’s accession to WTO.

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