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 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.
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