He wisely chose finance and international exchange as Luxembourg's new economic strategic orientation, and actively devoted himself to promoting European integration.
Thanks to the efforts of him and many other like-minded people, from coal, steel and Europe to the European Union, Europe, which has been divided since ancient times, has gradually moved towards integration, and its contribution has been widely respected and valued. Former French President Pompidou once lamented that "if the EU must elect a hereditary monarch, then this person can only be a grand duke".
Jean's choice has been proved to be correct by history: although the process of European integration is tortuous and controversial, Luxembourg has definitely become one of the biggest beneficiaries of this process. Luxembourg has become a world-famous financial center and the "third capital" of the European Union after Brussels and Strasbourg, enjoying various integrations. During his more than 30 years in power, Luxembourg has changed from a poor country in Europe to the most stable and stable society in the world.
10 On June 7th, grand duke jean announced his abdication, having been in office for nearly 36 years. The public reason for his early abdication when his energy and health were still good and his family had a longevity gene was "following my mother Yu Lie" (Duchess Charlotte reigned for 45 years and 303 days, and then enjoyed her old age until 1985 died at the age of 89 on July 9). At that time, European public opinion generally believed that his real purpose was to retire after his success and draw a full stop for his colorful "prospect history".
Now, after nearly 19 years' abdication, the Grand Duke has truly made a curtain call, leaving the world with an extraordinary history, a wonderful life and a stable and prosperous Luxembourg, and making this small country in geographical concept a puzzle that cannot be ignored on the political map of Europe. That's why his funeral attracted so much attention.