On 16 June 1959, the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) outlines the position of the Austrian iron and steel industry with a view to the conclusion of an association agreement between Austria and the ECSC.

On 1 June 1966, on the margins of the association negotiations held in Brussels between the European Economic Community (EEC) and Austria, the Secretary-General of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) analyses the specific problems posed by the possible association of Austria with the ECSC.

On 8 May 1956, at the end of the Geneva Tariff Conference, Austria and the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) sign two agreements: a Memorandum of Understanding on an anti-dumping clause on trade in steel not covered by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and a tariff agreement on the reduction of customs duties under GATT.

On 8 May 1956, at the end of the Geneva Tariff Conference, Austria and the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) sign two agreements: a Memorandum of Understanding on an anti-dumping clause on steel trade not covered by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and a tariff agreement on the reduction of customs duties under GATT.

‘Josy, good old Josy, so you managed to bring something back from Paris?' On 5 August 1952, in the daily newspaper Tageblatt, the Luxembourg cartoonist Simon portrays the key role played by Joseph Bech, Luxembourg Foreign Minister, in the agreement reached by the Six to have the seat of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) located provisionally in Luxembourg.

‘Joseph: And you two, what do you think of that? The little Luxi has succeeded.’ On 16 August 1952, Luxembourg cartoonist Simon welcomes the role played by Joseph Bech, Luxembourg Foreign Minister, in the temporary establishment of the ECSC High Authority in Luxembourg.

On 30 November 1954, Jean Monnet, dismayed at the failure of the proposed European Defence Community (EDC), explains to the Members of the Common Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) why he will not be asking the governments of the Six to renew his term of office as President of the ECSC High Authority.

Working meeting of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) on 4 February 1957. The discussions covered the situation of the coal market, supply problems and the question of cartels.

In this interview, Georges Berthoin, Principal Private Secretary (from 1952 to 1956) to Jean Monnet then to René Mayer during their respective Presidencies of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), outlines the relations between the High Authority and European employers and trade unions in connection with the implementation of the common market for coal and steel.

In this interview, Georges Berthoin, Principal Private Secretary (from 1952 to 1956) to Jean Monnet and then to René Mayer during their respective Presidencies of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), outlines the relations between the High Authority and European trade unions in connection with the implementation of the Schuman Plan.