2000 in the European Union

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See also:	Other events of 2000 Timeline of EU history

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

1. "Greece can join euro zone". CNN Money. 3 May 2000. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
2. Evans-Pritchard, Ambrose (29 September 2000). "Blow to euro as Danes vote No". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 23 November 2013.