Treaty of Schengen26 March 1995
Derycke helps support Belgium's first operational day without routine internal Schengen border checks. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.
Historical person
Erik Derycke Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Erik Derycke, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Belgium.
5 records1995–19991 events3 places
Chronological biography
1995
Treaty of Schengen28 April 1995
Derycke backs Austria's accession to the Schengen arrangements in Brussels. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
1996
Treaty of Schengen19 December 1996
Derycke helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
1997
Treaty of Schengen2 October 1997
Derycke backs the shift from separate Schengen machinery to cooperation through EU institutions. Belgian policy links freer movement with close Benelux cooperation.
1999
Treaty of Schengen1 May 1999
During the Schengen process, Derycke represents Belgian diplomacy as Schengen is absorbed into the European Union legal order. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
Titles and roles
Foreign Minister of Belgium
Record provenance
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