Walter Hallstein Biography

Leads the West German delegation at Messina as ministers relaunch European integration.

Hallstein represents the Federal Republic at Messina as the Six agree to relaunch European integration.

Hallstein publicly endorses the European integration strategy emerging from the Spaak Report in an address in Bonn.

Hallstein represents the Federal Republic at Venice when the Six approve the Spaak Report as a negotiating basis.

Helps manage German negotiating positions on the common market before the Treaties of Rome.

Hallstein helps complete the Federal German negotiating position as the Rome Treaties move toward final drafting.

Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Federal Republic of Germany alongside Chancellor Konrad Adenauer.

Signs the Treaty of Rome for West Germany and helps guide the treaty through German political debate.

Signs the Treaty of Rome alongside Adenauer after helping shape Germany's negotiating position on European integration.

Becomes the first President of the Commission of the European Economic Community.