13 March 1979European Monetary System LaunchValery Giscard dEstang
France entered the European Monetary System, designed to stabilise exchange rates among participating Community currencies.
Historical records for France in 1979, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
France entered the European Monetary System, designed to stabilise exchange rates among participating Community currencies.
Bernard-Reymond joins the French delegation signing the treaty that will make Greece the tenth member.
Nanteuil signs for France in his capacity as Permanent Representative to the European Communities.
Poncet signs for France as Foreign Minister while France presides over the Community institutions.
Members chose Veil to lead the newly directly elected Parliament, giving a French politician a prominent role in the Community's democratic institutions.
Simone Veil was elected the first President of the directly elected European Parliament and the first woman to hold the office.
Helps found the terrorist organisation Action Directe
French voters participated in the first direct elections to the European Parliament, and Simone Veil headed a successful pro-European list.
The European Parliament held its first direct elections by universal suffrage. 410 members were elected, who then elected the first female President of the European Parliament, Simone Veil
The European Parliament held its first direct elections by universal suffrage. 410 members were elected, who then elected the first female President of the European Parliament, Simone Veil
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