Economy of Germany
Presents the Joint Initiative for More Jobs in Eastern Germany
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1997 in Germany
Explore 28 historical events and records for Germany in 1997.
Historical records for Germany in 1997
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May
Tribal Gathering
Performs at Tribal Gathering, signalling renewed live activity after a quieter period.
Champions League Final Substitute Goal
Scores seconds after entering as a substitute with a long-range chip over Angelo Peruzzi.
Champions League Final Substitute Goal
Scores with his first touch shortly after entering the match to put Dortmund 3-1 ahead of Juventus in the Champions League final.
Champions League Winner
Jorg Heinrich provided width and defensive cover in the final at Munich's Olympiastadion in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Stefan Klos guarded Dortmund's goal against Juventus in the club's first Champions League final victory in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Jurgen Kohler marshalled the defence against a Juventus attack featuring Alessandro Del Piero in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Andreas Moller created attacking opportunities as Dortmund upset the heavily favoured Juventus side in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Stefan Reuter supported Dortmund's shape on the right against the Italian champions in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Lars Ricken scored shortly after coming on as a substitute to seal the 3-1 win over Juventus in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Matthias Sammer organised Dortmund's back line and supplied leadership throughout the final in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Michael Zorc was part of the Dortmund squad that completed the club's historic European breakthrough in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Dortmund Champions League Victory
Guides Borussia Dortmund to the club's first European Cup by defeating Juventus.
Riedle Champions League Final Brace
Scores two first-half goals as Borussia Dortmund defeat Juventus 3-1.
June
Amsterdam European Council
Represents Germany as European leaders begin the Amsterdam summit that reaches political agreement on treaty reform.
Stability and Growth Pact
Supports European Council agreement on the Stability and Growth Pact and the new exchange-rate mechanism.
October
Treaty of Amsterdam
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
Treaty of Amsterdam
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.
Treaty of Amsterdam
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.
Treaty of Amsterdam Signature
Kinkel signs Germany's instrument at Amsterdam, accepting reforms to Union institutions, employment policy and justice cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
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.
Treaty of Schengen
Kinkel supports giving existing Schengen rules formal standing inside the EU treaty structure. German policy links open internal borders with stronger external controls.
Treaty of Schengen
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.
December
Intercontinental Cup Clinching Goal
Adds Dortmund’s second goal late in the match against Cruzeiro to seal the club’s first Intercontinental Cup triumph.
Intercontinental Cup Opening Goal
Opens the scoring against Brazilian club Cruzeiro as Dortmund wins the Intercontinental Cup 2-0 in Tokyo.
Luxembourg Enlargement Decision
Supports launching the Union's enlargement process with countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Cyprus.
Comedian Harmonists
Directs Comedian Harmonists.
Other events (month unknown)
Tenerife Reaches UEFA Cup Semifinal
Jupp Heynckes led Tenerife to the UEFA Cup semifinals, where Schalke eventually ended its memorable continental run.
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