Robert Lemaignen
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Robert Lemaignen was a right-wing French European Commissioner
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He was appointed as one of first French European Commissioners on the first Hallstein Commission
from 1958 to 1962. He did not remain a member of the second Hallstein commission and was succeeded as commissioner by Henri Rochereau
. Lemaignen had responsibility for Overseas development
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Lemaignen had previously been the vice-president of the French employers federation (with extensive African experience).
European Commissioner
A European Commissioner is a member of the 27-member European Commission. Each Member within the college holds a specific portfolio and are led by the President of the European Commission...
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He was appointed as one of first French European Commissioners on the first Hallstein Commission
Hallstein Commission
The Hallstein Commission is the European Commission that held office from 7 January 1958 to 30 June 1967. Its President was Walter Hallstein and held two separate mandates.-Work:...
from 1958 to 1962. He did not remain a member of the second Hallstein commission and was succeeded as commissioner by Henri Rochereau
Henri Rochereau
Henri Rochereau was a French politician and European Commissioner.Henri was the son of Victor Rochereau, a National Assembly of France député for the Vendée department...
. Lemaignen had responsibility for Overseas development
European Commissioner for Development & Humanitarian Aid
The Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response is a member of the European Commission. The post is currently held by Kristalina Georgieva....
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Lemaignen had previously been the vice-president of the French employers federation (with extensive African experience).