Who led the campaign for a unified Europe that could compete with U.S.and Japanese economic strength as president of the European Commission in the mid-1980s?

A) Helmut Kohl
B) Jacques Chirac
C) Jacques Delors
D) Richard von Weizsäcker
E) Margaret Thatcher

European Commission

An institution of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

Economic Strength

A measure of a country's or region's financial health and ability to withstand economic challenges, often assessed by GDP, employment rates, and other economic indicators.