Hans van Mierlo Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Hans van Mierlo, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Netherlands.

3 records1995–19971 events3 places

Chronological biography

1995

Treaty of Schengen28 April 1995

Government / Government of Netherlands · Foreign Minister of the Netherlands · Brussels

van Mierlo backs Austria's accession agreement as Schengen continues to widen. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.

1996

Treaty of Schengen19 December 1996

Government / Government of Netherlands · Foreign Minister of the Netherlands · Luxembourg

van Mierlo helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.

1997

Treaty of Schengen2 October 1997

Government / Government of Netherlands · Foreign Minister of the Netherlands · Amsterdam

van Mierlo backs replacing the separate Schengen structure with cooperation conducted through EU institutions. Dutch policy stresses coordinated justice, policing and migration procedures.

Titles and roles

Foreign Minister of the Netherlands

Record provenance

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