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Willy Claes Biography and Timeline

Follow Willy Claes through 2 dated historical records for Belgium.

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Willy Claes, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1992–1992Years on this page

1992

6 November 1992

Treaty of Schengen

Foreign Minister of Belgium · Madrid · Government / Government of Belgium

During the Schengen process, Claes welcomes Greece's Madrid accession to the Schengen agreements. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.

Role range: 1985-1999 – 1992-1994

12 December 1992

Treaty of Maastricht

Foreign Minister of Belgium · Edinburgh · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Supports Belgium's negotiating line during the second day of the Edinburgh discussions on Maastricht.

Role range: 1991-1993 – 1992-1994

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