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Twice, Walter Hallstein served as the President of the European Commission. His first term spanned from 1958 to 1967, witnessing the formative years of the European Economic Community (EEC). Hallstein played a pivotal role in shaping the EEC's policies and fostering European integration. His second term, from 1972 to 1973, focused on deepening the Community's internal market and expanding its external relations.