Treaty of Accession
Martens represents Belgium as the Community agrees the terms for Spanish and Portuguese membership.
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1985 in Belgium
Explore 7 historical events and records for Belgium in 1985.
Historical records for Belgium in 1985
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June
Border
The Schengen Treaty is signed by Belgium, Holland, Germany & France, abolishes border checks
Treaty of Schengen
Leads Belgium when the five founding governments sign the Schengen Agreement, committing themselves to the gradual removal of internal border checks.
Treaty of Schengen
Tindemans backs Belgium's participation in the founding five-state agreement for gradually reducing checks at common borders. Belgian policy links freer movement with close Benelux cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
In Belgium, Nothomb starts adapting border and policing arrangements to the commitments created at Schengen. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Gol helps review legal consequences of the agreement's programme for progressively freer cross-border movement. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
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Prime Minister of Belgium
Appointed Prime Minister of Belgium, 3rd term
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