On 17 December 1999, Roman Herzog of Germany, former President of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), is elected Chairman of the Convention entrusted with the task of drawing up the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Table listing the members of the Convention responsible for drafting the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights, chaired by Roman Herzog, former President of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG).

On 7 December 2000, on the margins of the opening of the Nice European Council, the Heads of State or Government of the Fifteen sign the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. From left to right: Nicole Fontaine, President of the European Parliament, Hubert Védrine, French Foreign Minister, and Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission.

On 16 March 2000, the European Parliament adopts a resolution in which it reaffirms its full support for the drafting of a European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights.

On 13 September 2000, the European Commission outlines the implications of the drafting and adoption of the future European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights.