French Monetary Union Signature
Supports the timetable and convergence provisions for monetary union.
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1992 in France
Explore 28 historical events and records for France in 1992.
Historical records for France in 1992
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February
French Treaty Signature
Confirms French participation in the new European Union framework.
Treaty of Co-operation
Yeltsin and French President Francois Mitterrand sign a cooperation Treaty in Paris
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for France as Minister of Economy and Finance.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for France as Foreign Minister.
May
Monaco European Cup Winners Cup Final
Wenger led Monaco into the 1992 European Cup Winners Cup final, where Werder Bremen won 2-0 and denied the French club a continental trophy.
September
French Maastricht Referendum
French voters narrowly approved the Maastricht Treaty in a referendum backed by Mitterrand.
November
Treaty of Maastricht
Serves as president when France notifies the Italian depositary that its Maastricht ratification is complete.
Treaty of Schengen
Beregovoy helps represent France when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. French policy couples freer movement with stronger police coordination.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dumas approves the Greek accession instruments signed in Madrid. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
December
Treaty of Maastricht
Carries France's position into Edinburgh while leaders work to preserve the Maastricht settlement.
Treaty of Maastricht
Helps France assess the legal and political arrangements intended to preserve the Maastricht Treaty.
Single Market Completion Programme
The Delors Commission completed most legislation required for the single market to begin in 1993.
Other events (month unknown)
Charity Shield Hat-Trick
Scores a hat-trick for Leeds United in the 4–3 FA Charity Shield victory over Liverpool at Wembley.
Committee of Regions
The Delors Commission supported stronger regional cohesion and the treaty framework that led to creation of the Committee of the Regions.
French Winger Joins PSG
David Ginola transferred from Brest to Paris Saint-Germain and became renowned for his attacking runs, close control and flair on the left wing.
Indochine
Directs Indochine.
Leeds Five Nil Tottenham Hat Trick
Cantona scored three times in Leeds United's 5-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, demonstrating his instinct for arriving in scoring positions.
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Eric Cantona
With Leeds United crowned English First Division champions in 1992, Eric Cantona was part of the title-winning side as forward in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Eric Cantona contributing to that collective effort.
Leeds United Arrival
Cantona joined Leeds United and brought flair to Howard Wilkinson's side during its pursuit of the last First Division championship.
Manchester Derby Debut Season Influence
Cantona brought close control and unconventional passing to a United attack that had been struggling to convert chances consistently.
Manchester United Signing From Leeds
Manchester United purchased Cantona from Leeds United in November, a move that quickly transformed the balance of Alex Ferguson's attack.
Monaco Reaches European Cup Winners Final
Arsène Wenger's Monaco reached the European Cup Winners' Cup final but lost to Werder Bremen in Lisbon.
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Sheffield Wednesday Trial Appearance
Cantona trained with Sheffield Wednesday in England before a proposed longer trial failed to produce a contract.
Transfer to AC Milan
Jean-Pierre Papin moves to AC Milan after playing for Marseille. The French goalscorer joined a star-studded Milan attack after establishing his reputation at Marseille.
Women's 400 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic women's 400 metres title.
Women's Olympic Road Race Silver
Wins silver in the Olympic women's road race.
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