On 2 May 1959, the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) explains how it plans to implement its programme to alleviate the European coal crisis.
On 7 June 1955, an internal note drafted by Max Kohnstamm, Secretary of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) from 1952 to 1956, outlines the discussions surrounding the appointment of the new President of the ECSC High Authority, René Mayer. The note refers to the questions raised regarding the compatibility between the office of President of the High Authority and the national political responsibilities of the former President of the French Council of Ministers.
Delegation from the ECSC High Authority at the second part of the fifth session of the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg in June 1953. Among those in the picture are Jean Monnet and Franz Etzel, respectively President and Vice-President of the High Authority.
On 10 August 1952, the inaugural session of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) takes place in Luxembourg under the presidency of Jean Monnet.