The following lists events that happened during 2000 in Luxembourg.
Incumbents Position Incumbent Grand Duke Jean (until 7 October) Henri (from 7 October) Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker Deputy Prime Minister Lydie Polfer President of the Chamber of Deputies Jean Spautz President of the Council of State Raymond Kirsch (from 14 January) Mayor of Luxembourg City Paul Helminger
Events January 1 January – The Grand Ducal Police is formed from a merger of the Gendarmerie and the police service. 1 January – Clearstream is established in Luxembourg City.
March March – The Parliament of France reports on money laundering in Europe, dedicating much of its space to Luxembourg and the Clearstream Affair.
May 10 May – Jean-Claude Juncker delivers his sixth State of the Nation address. 26 May – Jeunesse Esch win the Luxembourg Cup, beating FC Mondercange 4–1 in the final. 31 May – In Wasserbillig, a Tunisian gunman takes 45 children and 7 adults hostage at a crèche. The following day, the gunman is shot and critically wounded by police. There are no other casualties.
June 11 June – Alberto Elli wins the 2000 Tour de Luxembourg, with Team Telekom picking up the team title.
September 12 September – Luxembourg signs an agreement with the European Space Agency allowing it to participate in the ARTES programme. 14 September – SES launches its Astra 2B satellite.
October 5 October – Luxembourg accedes to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. 7 October – Grand Duke Jean abdicates and is succeeded by his eldest son, Hereditary Grand Duke Henri.
December 19 December – SES launches its Astra 2D satellite. Births
26 May - Tali Golergant, singer
Deaths 5 July – Jos Wohlfart, politician
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