Jacques Delors to receive the first Treaties of Nijmegen medal
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Jacques Delors is to be the first laureate to receive the Treaties of Nijmegen medal. The former chairman of the European Commission (1985 – 1995) will receive the medal in recognition of his role in the development of European unity.
The Treaties of Nijmegen medal will be awarded for the first time
ever in 2010, and every two years thereafter. The recipient will be a
key international figure who has worked hard for and/or shown
commitment to peace on the European continent and the international
role and position of Europe. The Treaties of Nijmegen (1678 – 1679) can
be seen as one of the first examples of European agreement and
cooperation. The Treaties of Nijmegen medal is an initiative of
NijmegenCity Council, the RadboudUniversity Nijmegen, Royal Haskoning
and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
