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François-Xavier Ortoli

François-Xavier Ortoli (16 February 1925 – 30 November 2007) was a French politician who served as the 5th President of the European Commission from 1973 to 1977. He served as Minister of the Economy of France from 1968 to 1969.

Ortoli served with the Free French Forces during World War II and was decorated with the Croix de guerre, Médaille militaire and Médaille de la Résistance. He served in various ministerial capacities in the 1968–1969 administration of Prime Minister of France Maurice Couve de Murville including Finance Minister. Ortoli was one of the two French European Commissioners from 1973 to 1985 holding various portfolios, serving as the fifth President of the European Commission between 1973 and 1977 leading the Ortoli Commission. He was later director of Marceau Investissements and President of Total. Ortoli was also the grandfather of Antoine-Xavier Troesch, a formerly eminent investment banker. Together with Étienne Davignon he attended the founding meeting of the European Round Table of Industrialists in Paris in 1983.

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Some of their strengths

François-Xavier Ortoli has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Independent, Analytical, Innovative, Passionate, Intuitive, Energetic, and Adventurous.

Idealistic and Altruistic

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, François-Xavier Ortoli is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.

Charming and Sophisticated

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know François-Xavier Ortoli well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.

Truthful and Kind

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe François-Xavier Ortoli as someone who is honest, compassionate, imaginative, and instinctual.

A person who enjoys new challlenges, is a magnet for attracting other creative types, good at identifying opportunities, and who is good at forming loyal, lifelong friendships.

Perceptive and Visionary

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, François-Xavier Ortoli is someone who has a natural awareness about what is going on in the surrounding environment and the world at large, and a refined vision of how to navigate it.

They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.

Altruistic and Innovative

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, François-Xavier Ortoli tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.

Some of François-Xavier Ortoli's challenges

While François-Xavier Ortoli has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, François-Xavier Ortoli can be Rebellious, Unrealistic, Emotionally Distant, Complicated, Brusque, Short-tempered, and Impulsive.

Rebellious and Emotionally Distant

One of François-Xavier Ortoli's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.

François-Xavier Ortoli must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.

Unrealistic and Indecisive

François-Xavier Ortoli is someone who can be unrealistic, indecisive, and lacking in confidence, who can be impulsive when it comes to making important decisions, have difficulty collaborating with others, can be argumentative and not willling to accept criticism, and who can be disappointed by the high expectations they place on others.

Serious and Callous

Finally, François-Xavier Ortoli also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.

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