Historical records for Belgium in 1997, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
During the Schengen process, Dehaene supports Amsterdam's decision to bring the Schengen acquis inside the European Union framework. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.
Derycke backs the shift from separate Schengen machinery to cooperation through EU institutions. Belgian policy links freer movement with close Benelux cooperation.
In Belgium, Vande Lanotte supports uninterrupted border, police and justice cooperation during the move into EU law. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
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