Delors helped create the single market, but his dreams of integration faced stiff UK opposition.

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors - described as the architect of the modern EU - has died aged 98, his daughter says.

He helped create the single market allowing the free movement of people, goods and services within the bloc.

Serving from 1985-1995, Delors also laid the groundwork for the single European currency, the euro.

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    Former European Commission President Jacques Delors - described as the architect of the modern EU - has died aged 98, his daughter says.

    He helped create the single market allowing the free movement of people, goods and services within the bloc.

    Serving from 1985-1995, Delors also laid the groundwork for the single European currency, the euro.

    But for those sceptical of integration, especially in the UK, he was seen as a symbol of Brussels meddling.

    A headline by British tabloid The Sun once famously shouted: “Up Yours, Delors.”

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