1979 Event
First European elections
For the first time citizens directly elect their MEPs; Simone Veil chairs the assembly.
Meanwhile, elsewhere
Within twenty-five years of 1979 — the context national timelines leave out.- 1 year earlier Democratic constitution of Spain Spain
- 1 year later Solidarity Poland
- 5 years earlier Carnation Revolution Portugal
- 5 years earlier Division of the island Cyprus
- 6 years later Schengen Agreement
- 9 years later Singing Revolution Estonia
- 10 years earlier Discovery of Ekofisk Norway
- 10 years later December revolution Romania
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