22 May 1997Economy of GermanyHelmut Kohl
Presents the Joint Initiative for More Jobs in Eastern Germany
Historical records for Germany in 1997, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Presents the Joint Initiative for More Jobs in Eastern Germany
Performs at Tribal Gathering, signalling renewed live activity after a quieter period.
Scores seconds after entering as a substitute with a long-range chip over Angelo Peruzzi.
Guides Borussia Dortmund to the club's first European Cup by defeating Juventus.
Scores two first-half goals as Borussia Dortmund defeat Juventus 3-1.
Represents Germany as European leaders begin the Amsterdam summit that reaches political agreement on treaty reform.
Supports European Council agreement on the Stability and Growth Pact and the new exchange-rate mechanism.
Greater citizenship and rights of individuals, more democracy & increased powers for the European Parliament, a new title on employment & an EU Community area of freedom, security and justice
The Treaty of Amsterdam amending the Treaty of the European Union, the Treaties establishing the European Communities and certain related acts, commonly known as the Amsterdam Treaty.
The beginnings of a common foreign EU and security policy (CFSP) and the reform of the institutions in the run-up to enlargement. Substantial changes to the Treaty on European Union, EU, which had been signed at Maastricht in 1992.
Kinkel signs Germany's instrument at Amsterdam, accepting reforms to Union institutions, employment policy and justice cooperation.
In Germany, Kanther backs continued operational cooperation while Schengen moves from an intergovernmental system into EU law. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.
Kinkel supports giving existing Schengen rules formal standing inside the EU treaty structure. German policy links open internal borders with stronger external controls.
During the Schengen process, Kohl backs Amsterdam's decision to place the Schengen acquis within the institutions of the European Union. The German approach combines mobility with coordinated frontier safeguards.
Supports launching the Union's enlargement process with countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Cyprus.
Directs Comedian Harmonists.
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