Treaty of Schengen
Dumas endorses the 1990 Convention defining common rules on borders, visas and cooperation between authorities. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
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1990 in France
Explore 14 historical events and records for France in 1990.
Historical records for France in 1990
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June
Treaty of Schengen
In France, Joxe backs stronger external-frontier controls and security cooperation to offset removal of internal checks. French policy couples freer movement with stronger police coordination.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Rocard leads France when the implementing Convention establishes detailed rules for a border-free Schengen area. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
Dublin Political Union Initiative
Mitterrand supported parallel negotiations on political union alongside plans for economic and monetary union.
July
EMU Stage One
The first stage of Economic and Monetary Union began under the programme developed by the Delors Committee.
August
Operation Daguet Support
French forces later participate in the coalition ground campaign.
October
German Unification and Community Law
The former East Germany entered the European Community framework through German reunification during Delors's Commission presidency.
November
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dumas welcomes Italy into the Schengen arrangements as the original group begins to expand. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Treaty of Schengen
Rocard helps lead France as Italy signs its agreement to accede to the Schengen Convention. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
December
Channel Tunnel
The 2 halves of the Channel tunnel are joined
Rome Intergovernmental Conferences
Mitterrand joined European leaders opening formal negotiations on political union and Economic and Monetary Union.
Other events (month unknown)
Montpellier French Cup Triumph
Cantona belonged to the Montpellier squad that beat Racing Paris in extra time to win the Coupe de France, adding a domestic cup medal to his early career.
Nikita
Directs Nikita.
Return to Marseille League Champions
Cantona returned to Marseille during a period of domestic supremacy and competed for an attacking place in a strong title-winning squad.
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