Albert Coppé (26 November 1911 in

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– 30 March 1999 in

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) was a

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and European politician and economist.

Biography

Born in

on 26 November 1911, Coppé was a founding member of the CVP party and served in the

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as Commissioner for Social Affairs, Transport & Budget under the Malfatti & Mansholt Commissions. He also led an interim High Authority in the

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in 1967. Coppé died in

on 30 March 1999.

Biography

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