Luxembourg to Strip Duke of Powers Over Euthanasia

Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, who rushed back from an economic summit in Brussels, told a news conference on Tuesday that his government would seek a rewording of the constitution. "That means he will only technically enact laws," Juncker said. Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy in which the Grand Duke holds executive power and bills only becomes law with his signature. Luxembourg's parliament backed a law in February to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.
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Posted by Editor at December 4, 2008 06:21 AM