Margaret Thatcher and Lord Carrington at the Luxembourg European Council (27–28 April 1980)

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At the Luxembourg European Council on 27 and 28 April 1980, the Nine find it hard to reach an initial agreement on the question of the British contribution to the Community budget. The photo shows British Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington (on the right) speaking to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (centre) at the European Council meeting. Margaret Thatcher, dubbed the ‘Iron Lady’, is demanding a reduction in the United Kingdom’s contribution to the Community budget.

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Source: TOCKERT, Marcel. Sommet Kirchberg 28.04.1980. 28-04-1980. Kept in: Photothèque de la Ville de Luxembourg. Marcel Tockert. Film 3511 Nég. 7a.

Copyright: (c) Photothèque de la Ville de Luxembourg

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Margaret Thatcher and Lord Carrington at the Luxembourg European Council (27–28 April 1980)