Economic and Monetary Union Conference Chair
As Luxembourg held the rotating Community presidency, Juncker chaired the intergovernmental negotiations on economic and monetary union that helped shape the Maastricht settlement.
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1991 in Luxembourg
Explore 11 historical events and records for Luxembourg in 1991.
Historical records for Luxembourg in 1991
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January
May
British Monetary Opt Out Compromise
During an informal meeting of finance ministers, Juncker helped preserve negotiations by advancing an opt-out arrangement that allowed the United Kingdom not to adopt the future single currency.
June
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Luxembourg as the Luxembourg summit considers the developing framework for European Union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports Luxembourg's approach to monetary convergence while the treaty negotiations advance.
Treaty of Maastricht
Coordinates Luxembourg's foreign-policy stance as leaders review the future treaty at Luxembourg.
December
Luxembourg Treaty Agreement
Supports stronger European institutions and the route toward monetary union.
Maastricht European Council
Represents Luxembourg during the negotiations completed at Maastricht.
Treaty of Maastricht
Carries Luxembourg's negotiating mandate into the decisive Maastricht European Council.
Treaty of Maastricht
Helps complete Luxembourg's economic negotiating position in the final Union treaty.
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports Luxembourg's final agreement on the treaty's foreign-policy and institutional provisions.
Other events (month unknown)
ECOFIN Council Presidency
Juncker chaired the Council of Economic and Finance Ministers during Luxembourg’s presidency and worked to reconcile national positions on the architecture of monetary union.
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