Jacques Santer Biography

Appointed Prime Minister of Luxembourg

Santer supports Luxembourg's approval of Spanish and Portuguese accession to the Communities.

Represents Luxembourg as the Luxembourg summit considers the developing framework for European Union.

Supports stronger European institutions and the route toward monetary union.

Represents Luxembourg during the negotiations completed at Maastricht.

Carries Luxembourg's negotiating mandate into the decisive Maastricht European Council.

Heads Luxembourg when its Maastricht ratification notification is formally completed.

Leads Luxembourg at Edinburgh while the Twelve address obstacles to Maastricht's entry into force.

Leads Luxembourg when the Treaty on European Union enters into force across the Twelve.