2000 in the European Union
Years in the European Union: | 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 |
Centuries: | 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century |
Decades: | 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s |
Years: | 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 |
Events from the year 2000 in the European Union.
Incumbents
President of the European Council António Guterres (Jan – Jun 2000) Jacques Chirac (July – Dec 2000)
Commission President - Romano Prodi Council Presidency - Portugal (Jan – Jun 2000) and France (July – Dec 2000)
Events
- 1 January - Portugal takes over the Presidency of the European Union.
- 3 May - The European Commission recommends that Greece become the 12th member of the Eurozone.[1]
- 1 July - France takes over the Presidency of the European Union.
- 28 September - In a referendum, the electorate of Denmark votes against membership of the Euro.[2]
References
- "Greece can join euro zone". CNN Money. 3 May 2000. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- Evans-Pritchard, Ambrose (29 September 2000). "Blow to euro as Danes vote No". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
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