Delors I Budget Package
Delors secured a multi-year budget and reform package that gave the Community greater financial stability.
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1988 in France
Explore 13 historical events and records for France in 1988.
Historical records for France in 1988
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EMU Committee Chairmanship
European leaders asked Delors to chair a committee examining practical steps toward economic and monetary union.
Hanover European Council
Mitterrand backed the decision to study a staged path toward European Economic and Monetary Union.
Other events (month unknown)
Election
Runs against Mitterrand for a 2nd time, defeated in runoff elections. Polls 46% on the vote during the 2nd round
Giant Magnetoresistance Electron Spin Transport
Co-discovers giant magnetoresistance, showing that electrical resistance can depend strongly on electron spin in magnetic multilayers.
Marseille Record Transfer
Olympique de Marseille recruited Cantona from Auxerre for a substantial French transfer fee, bringing the local-born forward back to his home city.
Monaco French League Championship
Wenger guided AS Monaco to the 1987-88 French Division 1 championship in his first season at the club, establishing his reputation as a successful top-flight manager.
President of France
Appointed President of France, 2nd term
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Tour de France
Appointed Tour Director of the Tour de France
TUC Speech
Delors addressed the British Trades Union Congress and argued for a European social dimension alongside market integration.
TUC Speech
Delors addressed the British Trade Union Congress. His speech about a social Europe was pivotal in turning British Labour pro-European and the British Conservatives against it
Wenger Wins French Title with Monaco
Arsène Wenger guided Monaco to the league championship in his first season, establishing his reputation for tactical organisation.
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