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2003 in Germany

Explore 11 historical events and records for Germany in 2003.

Historical records for Germany in 2003

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February

Treaty of Nice Enters into Force

Schroder, Gerhard ยท Berlin ยท Chancellor of Germany ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Heads the German government when the Treaty of Nice enters into force.

Good Bye, Lenin!

Becker, Wolfgang ยท Germany ยท Director ยท Arts / Cinema

Directs Good Bye, Lenin!, a major post-reunification German film.

April

Treaty of Accession

Schroder, Gerhard ยท Athens ยท Chancellor of Germany ยท Government / Government of Germany

Schroder represents Germany as the Union completes the treaty framework for its eastward enlargement.

August

Tour de France Soundtracks

Hutter, Ralf ยท Dusseldorf ยท Member of Kraftwerk ยท Arts / Popular Music

Releases Tour de France Soundtracks, the group's first full studio album since Electric Cafe.

Tour de France Soundtracks

Schneider, Florian ยท Dusseldorf ยท Member of Kraftwerk ยท Arts / Popular Music

Co-creates Tour de France Soundtracks around cycling, endurance and electronic rhythm.

October

European Constitution Intergovernmental Conference

Fischer, Joschka ยท Rome ยท Foreign Minister of Germany ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Represents Germany as the intergovernmental conference opens negotiations on a constitutional treaty for Europe.

Other events (month unknown)

Corazon International Founded

Akin, Fatih ยท Director ยท Arts / Cinema

Established the production company Corazon International, expanding his work as a producer.

Defying strong public opposition, Merkel comes out in favour of the US

Merkel, Angela Dorothea ยท Chairwoman-Christian Democratic Union ยท Politics / Christian Democratic Union

defying strong public opposition, Merkel comes out in favour of the US invasion of Iraq, describing it as "unavoidable" and accusing Chancellor Gerhard Schroder of anti-Americanism

First Bundesliga Title with Bayern

Ballack, Michael ยท Munich ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Michael Ballack helps Bayern win the 2002-03 Bundesliga championship in his first season following his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.

Invasion of Iraq

Merkel, Angela Dorothea ยท Chairwoman-Christian Democratic Union ยท Politics / Christian Democratic Union

defying strong public opposition, Merkel comes out in favour of the US invasion of Iraq, describing it as "unavoidable" and accusing Chancellor Gerhard Schroder of anti-Americanism

Mainz Again Misses Bundesliga

Klopp, Jรผrgen ยท Mainz ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Mainz finish just outside the promotion places after another close campaign, prompting Klopp to persevere with his tactical system.

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