Luxembourg Compromise
The Luxembourg Compromise ended the Empty Chair crisis and protected unanimity when a member claimed vital national interests.
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1966 in France
Explore 10 historical events and records for France in 1966.
Historical records for France in 1966
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January
Return to Community Council
France resumed participation in Community Council business after the Luxembourg Compromise.
May
Birth in Marseille
Eric Cantona was born in Marseille on 24 May and would go on to become one of the most distinctive forwards in European football.
Other events (month unknown)
A Man and a Woman
Directs A Man and a Woman.
Au hasard Balthazar
Directs Au hasard Balthazar.
French Membership of NATO
All French armed forces were removed from NATO's integrated military command, and all non-French NATO troops were asked to leave France
Minister of Overseas Territories
Appointed Minister of Overseas Territories
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Takes France out of NATO & removes NATO installations
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Takes France out of NATO & removes NATO installations
President of France
Appointed President of the European Commission
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