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1999 in Greece

Explore 2 historical events and records for Greece in 1999.

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Historical records for Greece in 1999

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May

1 May 1999

Treaty of Amsterdam Enters into Force

Simitis, Costas · Athens · Prime Minister of Greece · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Amsterdam's institutional reforms become legally effective while Simitis leads the Greek government.

December

10 December 1999

Helsinki European Council

Simitis, Costas · Helsinki · Prime Minister of Greece · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Represents Greece as leaders take major enlargement decisions and recognise Turkey as a candidate country.

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