Border
Germany & Poland sign a Treaty confirming their border at the Oder-Neisse line
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1990 in Germany — Page 2
Explore 76 historical events and records for Germany in 1990.
Historical records for Germany in 1990
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November
Oder-Neisse Line
Germany & Poland sign a Treaty confirming their border at the Oder-Neisse line
Treaty Negotiations
Germany & Poland sign a Treaty confirming their border at the Oder-Neisse line
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Genscher backs Italy's Paris accession to the Schengen Convention. Germany supports freer travel alongside common security and visa rules.
Treaty of Schengen
Kohl helps lead Germany as Italy signs its agreement to accede to the Schengen Convention. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.
December
Election
Returned as Chancellor in a re-united Germany
Federal Chairman-CDU
Appointed Chancellor of Germany, 2nd term
Political Union Intergovernmental Conference
Supports opening treaty negotiations on political union alongside the parallel conference on monetary union.
Rome European Council on Political Union
Backs simultaneous negotiations on political union and economic and monetary union.
Resignation of Lothar de Maiziere
Resigns after allegations that he worked for the Stasi
Unification
At the first post-reunification general election Merkel is elected to the Bundestag from a constituency which includes the districts of Nordvorpommern and Regen, as well as the city of Stralsund
Other events (month unknown)
Agreement on East & |West Germany having a single
Gorbachev agrees to East & |West Germany having a single NATO force
Bundesliga Title Retained Under Heynckes
Jupp Heynckes oversees Bayern’s successful defence of the Bundesliga championship during the 1989-90 season.
Demokratischer Aufbruch
Merkels party the Demokratischer Aufbruch merges with the west German CDU and she becomes Minister for Women and Youth in Helmut Kohls cabinet
Departure
Leaves Kraftwerk after years as part of the classic electronic quartet.
Election
Campaigns in the east, a resounding victory for the CDU
Foreign Secretary of Germany
Appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs for the GDR
German International Joins Lazio
Thomas Doll joins Lazio from Hamburger SV and becomes a prominent creator in Serie A, bringing East German international experience to the Roman midfield.
International Agreement at Potsdam
Agrees West Germany's acceptance of the 1945 Potsdam settlement
International Caps
Converts the late penalty against Argentina in the 1990 World Cup final to secure West Germany's third title.
International Caps
Leads West Germany's attack during the 1990 World Cup final and contributes to the team's winning tournament campaign.
International Caps
Captains West Germany to the 1990 World Cup title and directs midfield against Argentina in the final.
International Caps
Wins the penalty converted by Andreas Brehme in the 1990 World Cup final after being challenged in the box.
Klopp Joins Mainz as Player
Klopp joins Mainz 05 and begins an exceptionally long playing association with the club in Germany's second tier.
Matthäus Ballon d’Or Follows World Cup Captaincy
Lothar Matthäus wins the 1990 Ballon d’Or after captaining West Germany to World Cup victory in Italy, combining defensive discipline with powerful surges from midfield.
Minister of Women and Youth
Merkels party the Demokratischer Aufbruch merges with the west German CDU and she becomes Minister for Women and Youth in Helmut Kohls cabinet
Minister President
Appointed Minister President of Lower Saxony
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Gorbachev agrees to East & |West Germany having a single NATO force
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Gorbachev agrees to East & |West Germany having a single NATO force
Reflections on the Revolution in Europe
Publication of "Reflections on the Revolution in Europe"
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Treaty of Potsdam
Agrees West Germany's acceptance of the 1945 Potsdam settlement
Treaty of Potsdam
Agrees West Germany's acceptance of the 1945 Potsdam settlement
Unification
Lets it be known to Honecker that the army will not fire on the population
Unification
Germany is reunited under the banner of the Federal Republic of Germany
Unification
Supervises the re-unification of Germany
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