VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 5. Diplomatic Relations and European Pacts > 1989, May 5
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1989, May 5
 
Finland became a full member of the Council of Europe.  1
 
Oct. 26–27
 
A communiqué from a Warsaw Pact foreign ministers meeting confirmed the effective renunciation of the Brezhnev Doctrine and recognized the absolute right of each state to determine its own sociopolitical development.  2
 
Dec. 8–9
 
The European Council meeting in Strasbourg agreed to establish a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to aid Eastern Europe.  3
 
 
 
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