Luxembourg found in the United Nations and multilateralism in general the ideal framework to flourish as an independent, sovereign state.
Grand Duke (head of state) of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (2000–2025)
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He reigned over one of Europe's smallest states for a quarter-century, then triggered the end of his own veto power by refusing to sign a euthanasia law in 2008. The Grand Duke who couldn't say yes became the monarch who made monarchs optional.
Born in 1955 as the eldest son of the future Grand Duke Jean and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium, Henri became heir apparent at nine when his father took the throne in 1964. After studies in Luxembourg, France, and military training at Sandhurst, he earned a degree in political science from Geneva in 1980. His father appointed him regent in 1998, and two years later Jean abdicated, making Henri Grand Duke. The role was largely ceremonial until 2008, when his refusal to grant royal assent to a euthanasia law sparked a constitutional crisis that ended with Luxembourg abolishing the requi…
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Luxembourg found in the United Nations and multilateralism in general the ideal framework to flourish as an independent, sovereign state.
This crisis is a challenge to our conscience. It puts our committment to a hard test.
This conflict has been going on for too long. It is essential that the parties start new direct negotiations and negotiate a sustainable peace, with the support of the Quartet.
At every period in her history, in different circumstances, the Grand Duchy has had to reinvent herself.
The efforts must be shared between those who welcome and those who wish to integrate.
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