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1956 in Netherlands

Explore 5 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1956.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1956

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May

29 May 1956

Treaty of Rome

Beyen, Johan Willem · Venice · Foreign Minister of Netherlands · Government / Government of Netherlands

Beyen attends the Venice Conference as the Six agree to use the Spaak Report for formal treaty negotiations.

June

26 June 1956

Treaty of Rome

Linthorst Homan, Johannes · Brussels · Netherlands Delegation to Intergovernmental Conference · Government / Government of Netherlands

Linthorst Homan heads the Dutch delegation when the Intergovernmental Conference formally begins in Brussels.

July

July 1956

Val Duchesse Negotiations

Luns, Joseph · Brussels · Foreign Minister of Netherlands · Government / Government of Netherlands

Supports Dutch participation in the final common market negotiations.

September

September 1956

Treaty of Rome

Linthorst Homan, Johannes · Val Duchesse · Netherlands Delegation to Intergovernmental Conference · Government / Government of Netherlands

Linthorst Homan leads Dutch negotiating work during the detailed Val Duchesse discussions.

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1956

Foreign Secretary of Netherlands, The

Luns, Joseph · Foreign Secretary of Netherlands, The · Government / Government of Netherlands

Appointed Foreign Minister

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