VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > h. Germany > 1. The German Federal Republic (West Germany) > 1956, July 25
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1956, July 25
 
Compulsory military service became law.  1
 
Oct. 27
 
A Franco-German agreement was signed for the transfer of the Saar Basin to West Germany. Also, France, Germany, and Luxembourg agreed to canalize the Moselle River, connecting the Lorraine steel industry with the Ruhr Valley.  2
 
 
 
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