Helmut Schmidt Biography and Timeline

Creation of European Council

Represents Germany at the Paris summit where leaders establish regular meetings under the name European Council.

Role range: 1974-1982

First European Council

Represents Germany at the first meeting formally held under the title European Council.

Role range: 1974-1982

Siege of Stockholm

The West German embassy in Stockholm was seized by members of the RAF; two of the hostages are murdered as the German Government under Chancellor Helmut Schmidt refuses to give in to their demands

Trial

Opening day of the Stammheim trial of Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, and Jan-Carl Raspe began, named after a city district of Stuttgart where it takes place

Bremen European Council

Hosts the European Council as leaders develop plans for a European Monetary System.

Role range: 1974-1982

European Monetary System Agreement

Participates as the Brussels European Council finalises the political agreement creating the European Monetary System.

Role range: 1974-1982

European Monetary System Launch

Heads the German government when the European Monetary System begins operating with the Deutsche Mark participating.

Role range: 1974-1982

Venice European Council

Represents Germany at the Venice European Council during discussions on economic policy and European political cooperation.

Role range: 1974-1982

London European Council

Represents Germany as leaders discuss the Community budget, agriculture and renewed European integration.

Role range: 1974-1982

Death of Helmut Schmidt

Death of Helmut Schmidt

Role range: 1974-1982