Treaty of Paris18 April 1951
Supports Luxembourg's participation in the European Coal and Steel Community framework.
Historical person
Joseph Bech Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Joseph Bech, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Luxembourg.
10 records1951–19575 events6 places
Chronological biography
1951
1955
Messina Conference1 June 1955
Takes part in the Messina Conference that opens the road to the Treaties of Rome.
Treaty of Rome1 June 1955
Bech chairs the Messina Conference at which the Six agree to relaunch European integration.
Treaty of Rome3 June 1955
As conference chairman, Bech guides agreement on the Messina resolution and creation of the new expert committee.
1956
Treaty of Rome29 May 1956
Bech accepts the Spaak Report at Venice as the framework for the next phase of negotiations.
Val Duchesse NegotiationsJuly 1956
Backs Luxembourg's role in the talks that prepare the Treaties of Rome.
1957
Treaty of Rome19 February 1957
Bech attends the final Paris conference that clears the remaining political obstacles before signature in Rome.
Common Market PolicyMarch 1957
Supports the common market as a means of anchoring Luxembourg in European institutions.
Treaty of Rome25 March 1957
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Luxembourg and supports creation of the common market.
Treaty of Rome25 March 1957
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Luxembourg and supports the creation of the common market.
Titles and roles
Foreign Minister · Foreign Minister of Luxembourg · Prime Minister · Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg · Prime Minister · Prime Minister of Luxembourg
Record provenance
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