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The Oral History Archives of Egon A. Klepsch

President from January 1992 to July 1994

"I always endeavoured to ensure that Parliament's work embodied the spirit of a united Europe. When all is said and done, memories of the daily grind are eclipsed by those of Parliament's moments of glory."

Listen to Egon Klepsch reflect on his time as the President of the European Parliament, covering the entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty, the 1994 EU accession agreement of Austria, Finland and Sweden, crises from Yugoslavia to Rwanda, and more.

For more information on the archival fonds and biography of Egon Klepsch, click here.

 

Signature Maastricht Treaty

The Maastricht Treaty

Strengthening the Union.

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Signature of the budget

Interinstitutional relations

Evolving relations between the Parliament, Council and Commission.

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Signature of the Adhesion Act

Expanding the European Union

Welcoming new member states and integrating East Germany.

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Presentation of the game Eurocraty

The workplaces of the EU

Situating the institutions.

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Televisions screens Edinburgh Council

International relations

The European Parliament in a global context.

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Inauguration of exhibition in 1992

Key moments of his Presidency

Significant events that marked Egon Klepsch's mandate.

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