Minister of European Affairs
Appointed Minister of European Affairs
Role range: 1984-1986
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Roland Dumas Biography and Timeline
Follow Roland Dumas through 11 dated historical records for France.
Roland Dumas, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1984–1992Years on this page
1984
1985
Treaty of Schengen
Dumas backs France's participation in the founding five-state agreement for gradually reducing checks at common borders. French policy couples freer movement with stronger police coordination.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1984-1986
1990
Treaty of Schengen
Dumas endorses the 1990 Convention defining common rules on borders, visas and cooperation between authorities. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1988-1993
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dumas welcomes Italy into the Schengen arrangements as the original group begins to expand. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1988-1993
1991
Treaty of Schengen
In France, Dumas endorses Spanish and Portuguese accession to the Convention at the Bonn signing. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1988-1993
Treaty of Maastricht
Helps define France's approach to political cooperation during the Luxembourg European Council.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1988-1993
Treaty of Maastricht
Contributes to the political-union compromise accepted by France on the summit's final day.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1988-1993
1992
French Treaty Signature
Confirms French participation in the new European Union framework.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1988-1993
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for France as Foreign Minister.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1988-1993
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dumas approves the Greek accession instruments signed in Madrid. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1988-1993
Treaty of Maastricht
Helps France assess the legal and political arrangements intended to preserve the Maastricht Treaty.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1988-1993
Records, sources and methodology
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