Treaty of Schengen
Dehaene helps represent Belgium when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. Belgian policy links freer movement with close Benelux cooperation.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1992-1999
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Jean-Luc Dehaene Biography and Timeline
Follow Jean-Luc Dehaene through 11 dated historical records for Belgium.
Jean-Luc Dehaene, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1992–1999Years on this page
1992
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Belgium when it notifies the Italian depositary that its Maastricht ratification process is complete.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1992-1999
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Belgium at Edinburgh as leaders address the Danish ratification crisis and implementation of Maastricht.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1992-1999
1993
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Belgium when Maastricht enters into force and the European Union formally begins.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1992-1999
1994
Belgian UNAMIR Withdrawal
Government decides to withdraw Belgium's UNAMIR contingent.
Role range: 1994-1994 – 1992-1999
Peacekeeper Withdrawal Decision
The move follows the murder of ten Belgian peacekeepers.
Role range: 1994-1994 – 1992-1999
Treaty of Schengen
Dehaene oversees preparations for the planned operational removal of internal Schengen border controls. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1992-1999
1995
Treaty of Schengen
Leads Belgium when Schengen internal-border controls are abolished among the first seven participating states.
Role range: 1992-1999
1996
Treaty of Schengen
In Belgium, Dehaene leads Belgium as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1992-1999
1997
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dehaene supports Amsterdam's decision to bring the Schengen acquis inside the European Union framework. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1992-1999
1999
Treaty of Schengen
Dehaene helps lead Belgium when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1992-1999
Records, sources and methodology
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