FDP-Scheel
Appointed Member of Federal Democratic Party
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Walter Scheel Biography and Timeline
Follow Walter Scheel through 12 dated historical records for Germany.
Walter Scheel, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
12Distinct records
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1948–1974Years on this page
1948
1953
Bundestag
Appointed Member of Bundestag
1961
Minister of Economic Co-operation
Appointedhe Minister for Economic Co-operation with developing countries
1968
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Federal Democratic Party
Role range: 1968-1974
1969
Hague Enlargement Decision
Supports the Hague agreement to open enlargement negotiations with applicant countries including Britain, Denmark and Ireland.
Role range: 1969-1974
Deputy Chancellor
Appointed Deputy Chancellor in the SDP-FDP coalition
Foreign Secretary of Germany
Appointed Foreign Minister
1970
Davignon Report
Supports adoption of the Davignon Report establishing a framework for European Political Cooperation among the member states.
Role range: 1969-1974
1972
Paris Summit Political Cooperation
Supports stronger political cooperation as the Paris summit sets new objectives for European integration.
Role range: 1969-1974
Treaty of Basic
East & West Germany recognize each others boundaries & independence
1973
United Nations
Takes the Federal Republic into the United Nations
1974
President of Germany
Appointed President of Germany
Role range: 1974-1979
Records, sources and methodology
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