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Monaco,officially the Principality of Monaco,is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria,in Western Europe,on the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by France to the north,east and west. The principality is home to 38,682 residents,of whom 9,486 are Monégasque nationals;it is widely recognised as one of the most expensive and wealthiest places in the world. The official language of the principality is French. In addition,Monégasque,English and Italian are spoken and understood by many residents.
The politics of Monaco take place within the framework of a constitutional monarchy,with the Prince of Monaco as head of state,with some powers devolved to several advisory and legislative bodies.
The economy of Monaco is reliant on tourism and banking. Monaco,situated on the French coast of the Mediterranean Sea,is a popular resort,attracting tourists to its casino and pleasant climate.
The Council of Government of Monaco is the Prince's governing body. It consists of six members:
Monaco has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 24 times since its debut in 1959. The country's only win in the contest came in 1971,when Séverine performed "Un banc,un arbre,une rue". As a result,Monaco was expected to host the contest in 1972,but it ultimately declined. Monaco is the only microstate to have won the contest to date.
Jean-Paul Proust was a French and Monegasque civil servant. He served as the Minister of State of Monaco.
The Franco-Monégasque Treaties of 1861,1918,and 2002 are the basis of the relationship between the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco. The treaties define Monaco's independent status and sovereignty,as well as the rights of succession of the princely House of Grimaldi.
Marco Piccinini is a Monegasque sport personality,businessman,and politician.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Monaco:
Monaco–Russia relations is the bilateral relationship between the Principality of Monaco and the Russian Federation.
Same-sex relationships are recognised in the microstate of Monaco. On 4 December 2019,the National Council passed a bill establishing cohabitation agreements,offering both same-sex and opposite-sex couples limited rights and benefits in the areas of inheritance and property. The law took effect on 27 June 2020.
Franco-Monegasque relations are the special relationship between France and Monaco.
Stéphane Valeri is a Monegasque politician and businessman. He served as the president of the National Council,which is the most powerful elected position in Monaco,between 22 February 2018 and 23 October 2022. He is the former Minister for Social Affairs and Health in Monaco. He served three terms as a National Councillor,and then as its president,but resigned halfway through the second term so that he could serve as a Government Minister.
Jean-François Robillon is a Monegasque politician,writer and doctor,who is currently a National Councillor in Monaco. He previously served as President of the National Council;following the resignation of Stéphane Valeri,Robillon was elected the 11th President by a nineteen to three majority on 11 January 2010. However,in the 2013 parliamentary election,Robillon's coalition,Union Monegasque lost control of the National Council,and as such,Robillon lost his presidency.
Franck Biancheri is a Monegasque businessman and former foreign and finance minister of Monaco.
Jean-Charles Allavena is a Monegasque politician. He was elected to the National Council in the 2013 Monegasque election as a member for the ruling coalition,Horizon Monaco. He is the leader of the conservative party Rally &Issues,which is the largest constituent party of the ruling coalition.
Gilles Tonelli is a Monegasque engineer,diplomat and politician.
Sophie Thévenoux is a Monegasque politician and diplomat.
Marie-Pierre Gramaglia is a member of the Council of Government of Monaco,on which she serves as Counsellor of the Ministry of Equipment,Environment,and Urban Planning since 2011. She is the second woman in Monaco's history to be appointed to the council,behind Sophie Thevenoux,who served as Counsellor of Finance and Economy from 2009 to 2011.
The Department of Finance and Economy of Principality of Monaco is a governmental agency in Monaco in charge of public finances of the state. The department is led by Government Consellor for Finance and Economy.
References
- ↑ "Jean Castellini Conseiller tenace". l'Observateur de Monaco (in French). 21 March 2013.
- 1 2 "Monaco For Finance - Mr Castellini appointed at the post of Minister of Finance and Economy". www.monacoforfinance.mc.
- ↑ "The Minister of Finance and Economy / Ministry of Finance and Economy / The Government / Government & Institutions / Portail du Gouvernement - Monaco". en.gouv.mc.
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