Government

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Luxembourg gained its independence from the Netherlands in 1839 and the government is a constitutional monarchy. That is, it is has a Grand Duke, a Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister and a Council of Ministers. The government operates based on civil law. Age of suffering is 18.

The people who hold the current positions.

Chief of state: Grand Duke HENRI (since 7 October 2000); Heir Apparent Prince GUILLAUME (son of the monarch, born 11 November 1981)

This is the current Grand Duke Henri.
He is the 9th Grand Duke (however, two were duchesses).

Head of government: Prime Minister Jean-Claude JUNCKER (since 20 January 1995); Deputy Prime Minister Jean ASSELBORN (since 31 July 2004)

Cabinet: Council of Ministers recommended by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch

How does it work?

elections: the monarchy is hereditary; following popular elections to the Chamber of Deputies, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the monarch; the deputy prime minister appointed by the monarch; they are responsible to the Chamber of Deputies.

Luxembourg is part of the Europian Union, the United Nations, and NATO.

Constitutional roles

The Luxembourgian constitution defines the Grand Duke's position as the head of state, symbol of its unity, and guarantor of national independence. He exercises executive power in accordance with the constitution and laws of the country.

The Prime Minister is Head of the Government and used to be called the President of the Government. The Deputy Prime Minister takes over in the absence of the prime minister, much like our vice president.

Divisions

Luxembourg is divided into 3 districts: Diekirch (in peach), Grevenmacher (in green), and Luxembourg (in purple)

Each of these districts are called Administrative Divisions, that is they each manage themselves through their own local government. This is similar to states like the U.S. has.