Treaty of Schengen
Lubbers represents Netherlands as Spain and Portugal sign Schengen accession agreements. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
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1991 in Netherlands
Explore 14 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1991.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1991
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June
Treaty of Schengen
In Netherlands, van den Broek supports the Bonn accession agreements bringing Spain and Portugal into the Schengen framework. The Dutch approach combines mobility with common security safeguards.
Treaty of Maastricht
Takes part in the Luxembourg European Council as Netherlands weighs the next stage of integration.
Treaty of Maastricht
Shapes Netherlands's financial position during discussions on the future monetary union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Works to protect Netherlands's diplomatic priorities during the Luxembourg negotiations.
September
Ajax First-Team Debut
Makes his senior debut for Ajax and becomes an energetic central midfielder.
December
European Union Agreement
Guides negotiations establishing the framework for European Union.
Maastricht European Council
Hosts the European Council that reaches agreement on the new treaty.
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Netherlands as leaders open the final round of bargaining over European Union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Backs the monetary-union provisions included in Netherlands's Maastricht settlement.
Treaty of Maastricht
Concludes Netherlands's diplomatic work on the political pillar of the Maastricht settlement.
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Ajax Manager
Becomes Ajax head coach and begins one of the most successful managerial periods in the club's history.
De Wolf Feyenoord Dutch Cup Breakthrough
John de Wolf brings rugged defensive leadership to Feyenoord as the side wins the Dutch Cup, a significant success during a period of rebuilding in Rotterdam.
First Barcelona League Title as Manager
Guides Barcelona to the 1990-91 Spanish league championship, beginning a sequence of four consecutive La Liga titles under his management.
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