EU PIONEERS

The Founding Mothers and Fathers of the European Union

The following visionary leaders inspired the creation of the European Union we live in today. Without their energy and motivation, we would not be living in the sphere of peace and stability that we take for granted.

From resistance fighters to lawyers and parliamentarians, the EU pioneers were a diverse group of people who held the same ideals: a peaceful, united and prosperous Europe.

Beyond the pioneers described below, many others have worked tirelessly towards and inspired the European project. This section on the EU’s pioneers is therefore a work in progress.

EU FOUNDING MOTHERS

Nicole Fontaine

French politician who served as Member of the European Parliament from 1984 until 2002 and from 2004 until 2009. Fontaine was the President of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2001.

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EU FOUNDING FATHERS

JEAN MONNET

Born in 1888 in France, he played a key role at international level, including as Deputy Secretary General of the League of Nations and as Franco-British coordinator during the 2 world wars. After the war he inspired the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community and became President of the High Authority.