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EC Library Guide on the history of the European Commission: Addresses to the Common Assembly

Address by René Mayer, the President of the High Authority, before the Common Assembly (1955-1958)1

Since the early days of the European Communities, it has always been the tradition for each new President of the Commission, on taking office, to deliver a general policy statement before the European Parliament. (source: European Parliament, Historical Archives, blog October 21, 2014).


  1. For different language versions, check the EU Publications website.