Treaty of Lisbon Signature
Sarkozy signed the Treaty of Lisbon for France as the European Union sought institutional reform after the failed constitutional treaty.
Role range: 2007-2012
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Nicolas Sarkozy Biography and Timeline
Follow Nicolas Sarkozy through 4 dated historical records for France.
Nicolas Sarkozy, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2007–2009Years on this page
2007
2008
French EU Presidency Begins
France began its six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union under Sarkozy.
Role range: 2007-2012
European Financial Crisis Coordination
Sarkozy hosted euro-area leaders in Paris to coordinate measures responding to the financial crisis.
Role range: 2007-2012
2009
Lisbon Treaty Enters Force
Sarkozy welcomed the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty and its institutional reforms.
Role range: 2007-2012
Records, sources and methodology
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