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Appointed Party Leader of the Italian Socialist Party
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Bettino Craxi Biography and Timeline
Follow Bettino Craxi through 7 dated historical records for Italy.
Bettino Craxi, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1976–1987Years on this page
1976
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Italian Socialist Party
1983
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy
Role range: 1983-1987
1985
Treaty of Accession
Craxi represents Italy during the treaty ceremonies completing negotiations with the Iberian applicants.
Role range: 1985-1986 – 1983-1987
Milan European Council
Hosts the European Council that sets the objective of completing the internal market by the end of 1992.
Role range: 1983-1987
1986
Single European Act
Heads the Italian government when Italy signs the Single European Act.
Role range: 1983-1987
1987
Resignation of Bettino Craxi
Resigns after 3 1/2 yrs in office, the longest Government in Italy since World War II
Role range: 1983-1987
Records, sources and methodology
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