Paul-Henri Spaak Foundation
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The Paul-Henri Spaak Foundation or Fondation Paul-Henri Spaak located in Brussels
(Belgium
) was founded in 1973, one year after the death Paul-Henri Spaak
, to continue his work on European integration
and transatlantic relations
. The Foundation organises conferences and seminars, which are published and possesses a major part of Paul-Henri Spaak's archive
s. Viscount Etienne Davignon
is the president of the Foundation.
. In 1956, he was chosen by the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and he held this office from 1957 until 1961. Paul-Henri Spaak was one of the Founding fathers of the European Union
and the first President of the European Parliament
(Common Assembly).
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
(Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
) was founded in 1973, one year after the death Paul-Henri Spaak
Paul-Henri Spaak
Paul Henri Charles Spaak was a Belgian Socialist politician and statesman.-Early life:Paul-Henri Spaak was born on 25 January 1899 in Schaerbeek, Belgium, to a distinguished Belgian family. His grandfather, Paul Janson was an important member of the Liberal Party...
, to continue his work on European integration
European integration
European integration is the process of industrial, political, legal, economic integration of states wholly or partially in Europe...
and transatlantic relations
Transatlantic relations
Transatlantic relations refers to the historic, cultural, political, economic and social relations between countries on both side of the Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes specifically those between the United States, Canada and the countries in Europe, although other meanings are possible.There are a...
. The Foundation organises conferences and seminars, which are published and possesses a major part of Paul-Henri Spaak's archive
Archive
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s. Viscount Etienne Davignon
Étienne Davignon
Étienne Francois Jacques Davignon, Viscount Davignon is a Belgian politician, businessman, and former vice-president of the European Commission.-Career:...
is the president of the Foundation.
Background
In 1945, Paul-Henri Spaak was elected chairman of the first session of the General Assembly of the United NationsUnited Nations
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. In 1956, he was chosen by the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and he held this office from 1957 until 1961. Paul-Henri Spaak was one of the Founding fathers of the European Union
Founding fathers of the European Union
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and the first President of the European Parliament
President of the European Parliament
The President of the European Parliament presides over the debates and activities of the European Parliament. He or she also represents the Parliament within the EU and internationally. The President's signature is required for enacting most EU laws and the EU budget.Presidents serve...
(Common Assembly).