Events in the year 2001 in Monaco.

Incumbents Monarch: Rainier III State Minister: Patrick Leclercq

Events

May 26 May – Michael Schumacher wins the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix.

June 25 June – Prince Rainier III addresses the National Council, stating that if Monaco did not join the Council of Europe, it would be the only country left outside shared European commitments to human rights.

September 11 September – Prince Rainier III sends a message of condolence to U.S. President George W. Bush following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. 20 September – Sovereign Ordinance No. 15.036 authorizes the Consul General of the United Kingdom to carry out consular functions in Monaco. 24 September – Monaco hosts the 36th Congress of the International Commission for the Scientific Exploration of the Mediterranean Sea (CIESM).

Unknown dates

France threatens legislative action against Monaco over its failure to implement anti–money laundering laws. Prince Rainier III publicly defends Monaco's sovereignty and proposes to renegotiate the principality's ties with France.

Deaths

See also

2001 in Europe City states

References