Relates the philosophy of economist Jean Monnet vis-a-vis his role in the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), which formed the basis of the European Community (EC) Commission. Reevaluation of Monnet's legacy; Criticism of Commission as part of attack on Maastricht Treaty; Details of Monnet Plan; Monnet and the birth of the High Authority; Capacity to exert political leadership.
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