19 June 1990Treaty of SchengenRoland Dumas
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.
Historical records for France in 1990, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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.
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.
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.
Mitterrand supported parallel negotiations on political union alongside plans for economic and monetary union.
The first stage of Economic and Monetary Union began under the programme developed by the Delors Committee.
French forces later participate in the coalition ground campaign.
The former East Germany entered the European Community framework through German reunification during Delors's Commission presidency.
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.
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.
The 2 halves of the Channel tunnel are joined
Mitterrand joined European leaders opening formal negotiations on political union and Economic and Monetary Union.
Directs Nikita.
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