Treaty of Schengen
van Mierlo backs Austria's accession agreement as Schengen continues to widen. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1994-1998
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Hans van Mierlo Biography and Timeline
Follow Hans van Mierlo through 3 dated historical records for Netherlands.
Hans van Mierlo, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1995–1997Years on this page
1995
1996
Treaty of Schengen
van Mierlo helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1994-1998
1997
Treaty of Schengen
van Mierlo backs replacing the separate Schengen structure with cooperation conducted through EU institutions. Dutch policy stresses coordinated justice, policing and migration procedures.
Role range: 1985-1999 – 1994-1998
Records, sources and methodology
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