VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > j. The Scandinavian States > 4. Finland > 1992, March 18
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1992, March 18
 
Finland applied for membership in the EC, despite several domestic protests.  1
 
April 22
 
Two hundred thousand demonstrators protested cuts in pensions, unemployment, and children's benefits.  2
 
May 22
 
Finland and Russia signed a treaty of good neighborliness and mutual cooperation to replace the abrogated treaty of 1948.  3
 
Nov. 5
 
The EC Commission endorsed Finland's application, but discussions over the obstacles to full membership presented by Finland's policy of neutrality continued through 1993. Full agreement would be reached in 1994.  4
 
 
 
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