Helmut Schmidt Biography

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Death of Helmut Schmidt