Fourth Enlargement
Austria, Finland and Sweden joined the European Union as the Delors Commission approached the end of its mandate.
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1995 in France
Explore 35 historical events and records for France in 1995.
Historical records for France in 1995
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January
Final European Parliament Speech
Mitterrand delivered a final major European Parliament speech warning against nationalism and defending European reconciliation.
Final European Parliament Address
Delors addressed the European Parliament near the end of his ten-year Commission presidency.
Selhurst Park Dismissal and Crowd Incident
Cantona was sent off against Crystal Palace and attacked a spectator after leaving the pitch, prompting widespread condemnation and a lengthy ban.
March
Schengen Implementation
France joined six other states in implementing passport-free travel under the Schengen arrangements.
Treaty of Schengen
Balladur helps lead France when routine internal-border checks disappear among the first operational Schengen states. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Pasqua oversees domestic security arrangements as the Schengen border-free regime becomes operational. French policy couples freer movement with stronger police coordination.
April
Treaty of Schengen
Juppe endorses Austria's formal move into the Schengen agreements. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
May
Election
French voters end 14 years of socialist rule electing longtime Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac to the presidency
June
Cannes European Council
Chirac hosted European leaders at Cannes as they addressed enlargement, Mediterranean policy and preparations for monetary union.
September
Nuclear Power
Resumes nuclear tests at Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia. France conducts nuclear tests beneath atolls southeast of Tahiti in French Polynesia, breaking a 1992 test moratorium despite worldwide protests from environmentalists
October
Liverpool Comeback Penalty
Cantona returned from suspension against Liverpool and scored from the penalty spot in a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
November
Death of Gilles Deleuze
Gilles Deleuze dies in Paris.
December
Dayton Accords
The full and formal agreement is signed by French President Jacques Chirac, US President Bill Clinton, UK Prime Minister John Major, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin
Euro Name Agreement
Chirac joined European leaders in adopting the name euro for the future single currency.
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Community Service Following Palace Incident
Cantona undertook community service after the Selhurst Park spectator incident and later returned to first-team training at Manchester United.
Diplomatic Plan at Baden-Baden
Chirac and Helmut Kohl reaffirmed Franco-German commitment to the planned single European currency.
Domestic Cup Double Goalkeeper
Bernard Lama provided assured goalkeeping as Paris Saint-Germain won both the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue during the 1994-95 season.
Eight Month Football Suspension
An eight-month suspension kept Cantona out of competitive English football after the Crystal Palace incident, affecting United's title defence.
Election
Elected President of France, "to reduce the social rift"
European Midfield Performances Rewarded
Guérin played an instrumental role in Paris Saint-Germain's Cup Winners' Cup campaign and received French football's player-of-the-year recognition.
Ginola Becomes Keegan Wide Attacking Star
David Ginola joins Kevin Keegan's Newcastle United from Paris Saint-Germain, adding flamboyant wing play and creative passing to an already adventurous attacking team.
Golden Bear for The Bait
The film The Bait, directed by Bertrand Tavernier, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 1995 Berlin International Film Festival.
La Haine
Directs La Haine.
Meeting with To confirm their committment to a single
Kohl & Chirac meet to confirm their committment to a single currency in the EU
Meeting with To confirm their committment to a single
Kohl & Chirac meet to confirm their committment to a single currency in the EU
Nagoya Emperor Cup Triumph
Wenger steered Nagoya Grampus Eight to the 1995 Emperor Cup, a significant domestic honour during his tenure in Japanese football.
Nagoya Grampus Coaching Appointment
Wenger moved to Japan to manage Nagoya Grampus Eight, bringing his tactical and training methods to the developing J League.
Nagoya Wins Emperor Cup
Arsène Wenger guided Nagoya Grampus Eight to victory in the Emperor's Cup, an important milestone in his Japanese tenure.
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Reform of Royal Succession
Kohl & Chirac meet to confirm their committment to a single currency in the EU
Reform of Royal Succession
Kohl & Chirac meet to confirm their committment to a single currency in the EU
Resignation of Jacques Delors
Forced to resign following accusations of corruption
Return Assist for Nicky Butt
In his first match after the ban, Cantona helped create Nicky Butt's opening goal against Liverpool before scoring the equalising penalty.
Wenger Begins Coaching in Japan
Arsène Wenger moved to Nagoya Grampus Eight and introduced a training philosophy informed by his French managerial experience.
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