On 26 July 1967, Sweden submits its application for accession to the European Economic Community (EEC). This is accompanied by a memorandum, dated 28 July, in which the Swedish Government states that its policy of neutrality must be acknowledged in the negotiations and that the negotiations must be aligned as closely as possible with those conducted with other Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

In November 1971, Krister Wickman, Swedish Foreign Minister, outlines the philosophy which underpins Sweden’s policy of neutrality.

On 18 June 1971, Kjell-Olof Feldt, Swedish Minister for Trade, issues a press release giving an account of the work that has been carried out by the Swedish Government and the Commission of the European Communities on their form of economic cooperation.

In November 1971, in a report entitled Sweden and European integration, Kjell-Olof Feldt, Swedish Trade Minister, outlines the nature of the economic cooperation with the European Communities envisaged by Sweden, given its neutral status.

On 17 July 1989, in Brussels, Alois Mock, Austrian Foreign Minister, presents Austria’s official application for accession to the European Communities to Roland Dumas, French Foreign Minister and President-in-Office of the Council of the European Communities.

On 14 July 1989, Alois Mock, Austrian Foreign Minister, sends a letter to Roland Dumas, French Foreign Minister and President-in-Office of the Council of the European Communities, in which Austria officially submits its application for accession to the European Communities.

On 29 June 1989, the Austrian National Council adopts a resolution which establishes a clear framework for the negotiations for Austria’s accession to the European Communities.

On 29 June 1989, Alois Mock, Austrian Foreign Minister, outlines to the Members of the National Council the advantages for Austria of full accession to the European Communities.

On 14 December 1992, the Austrian Federal Chancellor, Franz Vranitzky, delivers an address to the National Council in Vienna in which he welcomes the decisions taken by the Twelve at the Edinburgh European Council with particular regard to the opening of negotiations for Austria's accession to the European Communities.

In June 1992, the Austrian Government sends an aide-mémoire to the Twelve in which it reaffirms Austria’s commitment to Europe.