Condemnation of the second French nuclear test by the European Socialists in particular - Mrs Bjerregaard announces a proposal on the applicability of Article 34 of the Euratom Treaty. 250.000 ECU freed by the Commission to help the victims. 5 October Official report by the Commission on the absence of a legal basis to initiate an infringement procedure with regard to France in connection with the nuclear tests. 10 October Alarming report by the Commission on ozone pollution in the EU during last summer. New initiatives annnounced.
Main cause is the number of cars on the roads.
October European Parliament condemns the second French nuclear test. After the assassination of Rabin, the leaders of the world confirm that the peace process must continue. The countries of the European Union granted nationality to one million people between 1990 and 1993. The negotiations aiming to extend the Schengen agreement to the Scandinavian countries began in Finland. 19 November Alexander Kwasniewski victorious in the presidential elections in Poland.