|
1989 In Luxembourg
The following lists events that happened during 1989 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Incumbents Events January – March * 5 February – SES S.A., SES' Astra 1A satellite starts broadcasting, beginning SES's dominance of the European satellite communication market. April – June * 19 April – 150th anniversary of Luxembourg's independence. * 6 May – Representing Luxembourg, Park Cafe finish twentieth in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 with the song ''Monsieur''. * 13 June – The Constitution of Luxembourg, constitution is amended in numerous ways, affecting electoral eligibility requirements, expanding education access, and requiring counter-signature of Grand Ducal decree. * 18 June – Luxembourgian legislative election, 1989, Legislative and 1989 European Parliament election in Luxembourg, European elections are held. The four established parties all lose ground to three new parties: Action Committee 5/6 Pensions for Everyone, Action Committee 5/6, Green Alternativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Duke Of Luxembourg
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg ( lb, Groussherzog vu Lëtzebuerg, french: Grand-duc de Luxembourg, german: Großherzog von Luxemburg) is the monarchical head of state of Luxembourg. Luxembourg has been a grand duchy since 15 March 1815, when it was created from territory of the former Duchy of Luxembourg. It was in personal union with the United Kingdom of the Netherlands until 1890 under the House of Orange-Nassau. Luxembourg is the world's only sovereign grand duchy and since 1815, there have been nine monarchs, including the incumbent, Henri. Constitutional role The constitution of Luxembourg defines the grand duke's position: :The grand duke is the head of state, symbol of its unity, and guarantor of national independence. He exercises executive power in accordance with the constitution and the laws of the country. After a constitutional change (to article 34) in December 2008 resulting from Henri's refusal to assent to a law legalizing euthanasia, laws now no longer req ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
