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Mark Maria Frans Eyskens Biography and Timeline

Follow Mark Maria Frans Eyskens through 7 dated historical records for Belgium.

Mark Maria Frans Eyskens, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1990–1992Years on this page

1990

Treaty of Schengen

Foreign Minister of Belgium · Schengen · Government / Government of Belgium

Eyskens endorses the detailed Convention governing visas, frontiers and cooperation between national authorities. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.

Role range: 1985-1999 – 1989-1992

Treaty of Schengen

Foreign Minister of Belgium · Paris · Government / Government of Belgium

During the Schengen process, Eyskens welcomes Italy's entry into the Schengen arrangements at Paris. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.

Role range: 1985-1999 – 1989-1992

1991

Treaty of Schengen

Foreign Minister of Belgium · Bonn · Government / Government of Belgium

In Belgium, Eyskens endorses the Bonn agreements extending Schengen to Spain and Portugal. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.

Role range: 1985-1999 – 1989-1992

Treaty of Maastricht

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

Advances Belgium's foreign-policy position as Luxembourg discussions focus on political union.

Role range: 1991-1993 – 1989-1992

Treaty of Maastricht

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

Helps conclude Belgium's political and foreign-policy settlement as the Maastricht negotiations reach agreement.

Role range: 1991-1993 – 1989-1992

1992

Belgian Treaty Signature

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

Confirms Belgian support for deeper political and monetary integration.

Role range: 1991-1993 – 1989-1992

Treaty of Maastricht

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

Signs the Treaty on European Union for Belgium as Foreign Minister.

Role range: 1991-1993 – 1989-1992

Records, sources and methodology

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