Konrad Adenauer Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Treaty of Rome

Adenauer joins the Paris conference that settles final disputes over the common market, overseas territories and Euratom.

Role range: 1955-1957 – 1949-1963

Treaty of Rome Signature

Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Federal Republic of Germany and commits Germany to the new European Economic Community.

Role range: 1949-1963

Euratom Treaty

Signs the Euratom Treaty for West Germany at the Rome ceremony.

Role range: 1955-1957 – 1949-1963

Treaty of Rome

Signs the Treaty of Rome for West Germany and supports deeper integration with France and the Benelux states.

Role range: 1955-1957 – 1949-1963

Treaty of Rome

Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Federal Republic of Germany and supports deeper European economic integration.

Role range: 1955-1957 – 1949-1963

Treaty of Rome

Adenauer's government begins the parliamentary ratification process after the Bundesrat starts examining the treaty legislation.

Role range: 1955-1957 – 1949-1963

Bundesbank

The Bank Deutscher Lander is renamed the Bundesbank

Role range: 1949-1963

EEC Treaty Enters into Force

Heads the Federal German government when the Treaty of Rome enters into force and the EEC begins operating.

Role range: 1949-1963

Rule of Saarland

The Saar is reunified with Germany

Role range: 1949-1963

Bonn European Summit

Participates in the Bonn summit where the Six seek proposals for closer political cooperation.

Role range: 1949-1963

International Agreement at Bonn

Agrees a rapprochment with France

Role range: 1949-1963

Scandal

Comprimised by the Spiegel Affair

Role range: 1949-1963

Treaty of Franco-German

The Bundestag ratifies the Franco-German Treaty

Role range: 1949-1963

Resignation of Konrad Adenauer

Forced to resign after the Spiegel Affair

Role range: 1949-1963

Scandal

Forced to resign after the Spiegel Affair

Role range: 1949-1963

Treaty Signed at Baden-Baden

Signs a Treaty with President de Gaulle

Role range: 1949-1963

Treaty of Franco-German

Signs a Treaty with President de Gaulle. Provides for regular summits & cooperation in foreign, economic & cultural affairs

Role range: 1949-1963

Resignation of Konrad Adenauer

Resigns as Chairman of the CDU, age 90

Death of Konrad Adenauer

Death of Konrad Adenauer