During the Schengen process, van Aartsen represents Dutch diplomacy when the separate Schengen system is incorporated into the European Union. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
Historical person
Jozias van Aartsen Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jozias van Aartsen, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Netherlands.
3 records1999–20183 events2 places
Chronological biography
1999
Treaty of Schengen1 May 1999
2017
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam4 December 2017
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
2018
End of Acting Mayoral Term12 July 2018
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Titles and roles
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam · Foreign Minister of the Netherlands
Record provenance
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