Supports the Agenda 2000 settlement on finances, policy reform and preparations for enlargement.
Historical person
Joschka Fischer Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Joschka Fischer, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Germany.
Chronological biography
1999
During the Schengen process, Fischer oversees German diplomacy as the Schengen acquis is transferred into the European Union system. German officials emphasise reliable information-sharing between national authorities.
Supports the Cologne decision to begin drafting a Charter of Fundamental Rights for the European Union.
2000
Participates as leaders negotiate institutional changes intended to prepare the Union for a major enlargement.
2001
Fischer signs the Nice Treaty, backing institutional changes intended to prepare the Union for enlargement.
2003
Represents Germany as the intergovernmental conference opens negotiations on a constitutional treaty for Europe.
2004
Signs the European Constitutional Treaty alongside Chancellor Gerhard Schroder.
Titles and roles
Foreign Minister of Germany
Record provenance
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