Interview with Gérard Deprez (Brussels, 20 May 2010) — Excerpt: The reasons for his affiliation to the Christian Social Party (PSC) and his decision to pursue a career in politics

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In this interview excerpt, Gérard Deprez, political adviser to the Walloon Christian Social Party (PSC) with responsibility for international relations from 1974 to 1979, leader of the PSC from 1981 to 1996, Member of the European Parliament from 1984 to 1999 (European People’s Party (EPP)), from 1999 to 2004 (Citizens’ Movement for Change (MCC)), from 2004 to 2009 and since 2014 (Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)), explains the reasons for his affiliation to the PSC in the early 1970s and for his decision to pursue a career in politics. He emphasises the pro-European heritage of Christian democracy, particularly among the founding fathers of Europe.

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Source: Interview de Gérard Deprez / GÉRARD DEPREZ, Étienne Deschamps, prise de vue : Nicolas Donnerup.- Bruxelles: CVCE [Prod.], 20.05.2010. CVCE, Sanem. - VIDEO (00:06:34, Couleur, Son original).

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