Title
Waves of Change Splash Landlocked Luxembourg
Author
John Tagliabue
Date
April 7, 2009
Summary
There is controversy on whether or not to remove the monarchy from the constitution
of Luxembourg, who has the last Grand Duke on the face of the planet. Grand Duke
Henri is strong, however, and asserts that a small country, where a third of the
population is foreign, in a globalizing world, his people need an image representing
their own country.
of Luxembourg, who has the last Grand Duke on the face of the planet. Grand Duke
Henri is strong, however, and asserts that a small country, where a third of the
population is foreign, in a globalizing world, his people need an image representing
their own country.
Thoughts
I believe that it is honorable how Grand Duke Henri is responding to the controversy
in his country. I believe it would be difficult to have his title and life at the mercy of
citizens that are just not happy with the economy, even thought Luxembourg has
some of the lowest taxes and best economies in the world.
in his country. I believe it would be difficult to have his title and life at the mercy of
citizens that are just not happy with the economy, even thought Luxembourg has
some of the lowest taxes and best economies in the world.
Importance
If Grand Duke Henri was removed from his position, then so would his influence
in the political standing of Luxembourg. The political nature of the Luxembourg
government would change and so would the lives of its citizens. All that Grand Duke
Henri lived to strive for for his country may change with the first administration.
Although he is still in power, it is still uncertain whether he will continue
to stay in power.
in the political standing of Luxembourg. The political nature of the Luxembourg
government would change and so would the lives of its citizens. All that Grand Duke
Henri lived to strive for for his country may change with the first administration.
Although he is still in power, it is still uncertain whether he will continue
to stay in power.