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Luxembourg has a parliamentary form of government with a constitutional monarchy by inheritance. Under the constitution of 1868, as amended, executive power is exercised by the Grand Duke and the Council of Government (cabinet), which includes the prime minister, who serves as head of government. The prime minister is the leader of the political party or coalition of parties having the most seats in parliament, known as the Chamber of Deputies. Legislative power is vested in the Chamber of Deputies, the members of which are elected directly to 5-year terms. A second body, the "Conseil d'Štat" (Council of State), composed of 21 ordinary citizens appointed by the Grand Duke, advises the Chamber of Deputies in the drafting of legislation. The Councilís opinions have no binding effect, and the responsibilities of its members are in addition to their normal professional duties. Luxembourg law is a composite of local practice, legal tradition, and French, Belgian, and German systems. The apex of the judicial system is the Superior Court, whose judges are appointed by the Grand Duke.
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Head of State--Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister of Finance--Jean-Claude Juncker (CSV)
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration--Jean Asselborn (LSAP)
Minister of Justice, Treasury and Budget, and Defense--Luc Frieden (CSV)
Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade--Jeannot Krecke (LSAP)
Ambassador to the United States--Arlette Conzemius
Ambassador to the United Nations--Jean-Marc Hoscheit
Luxembourg maintains an embassy in the United States at 2200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006 (tel. 202-265-4171). Consulates or honorary consulates are located in many U.S. cities.
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