He was made a commissioner at the European Commission early in 1989, resigning as an MP at this time, and became vice-president, but resigned with the rest of the commission in 1999 amid accusations of fraud.
He was made a commissioner at the European Commission early in 1989. He was resigning as an MP at this time. He became vice-president. He resigned with the rest of the commission in 1999 amid accusations of fraud.