Luxembourg's Grand Ducal Police and France's Metz International Transport Control Brigade conducted joint patrols on cross-border trains on October 23, 2025. The operation focused on immigration and drug violations, leading to 12 individuals found illegally residing in France out of 42 people stopped, and aimed to increase police presence on public transport.
Greece has refused to endorse the EU's formal position paper for COP30 during a ministerial meeting in Luxembourg on October 21, 2025. The disagreement stems from the paper's reference to a contested international net-zero framework for the shipping industry, which Athens views as economically unfeasible and already 'frozen'.
European Union foreign ministers convened in Luxembourg on October 20, 2025, under the chairmanship of High Representative Kaja Kallas, to tackle pressing global challenges. Discussions centered on Russian aggression against Ukraine, including a planned 19th sanctions package, bolstering EU-Indo-Pacific relations, and navigating the intricate developments in the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and a US-backed peace initiative.
EU Energy Ministers are meeting in Luxembourg on October 20, 2025, to approve the Council's general approach on the RePowerEU regulation. This critical step aims to gradually phase out natural gas imports from Russia, with a full prohibition targeted by January 1, 2028, impacting both pipeline gas and LNG.
Luxembourg's national railway company, CFL, has launched its first 164-meter 'coupled' Coradia Stream High Capacity train, doubling seating to 668. This marks a new phase in the €400 million fleet modernization, aiming for a 46% capacity increase by 2026.
Luxembourg's Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) has allocated 1% of its portfolio, approximately €7 million, to Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This landmark decision, announced by Finance Minister Gilles Roth, positions Luxembourg as the first Eurozone country to make a policy-driven investment in Bitcoin, signaling a strategic embrace of digital assets within its national reserves.
Luxembourg's Government Council formally adopted draft bills on October 10, 2025, to reform the pension system. Key measures include a gradual increase in the required contribution period for early retirement by eight months by 2030 and a rise in the overall contribution rate from 24% to 25.5% starting January 1, 2026.
Germany secured a commanding 4-0 victory over 10-man Luxembourg in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match on October 10, 2025. Joshua Kimmich scored twice, alongside goals from David Raum and Serge Gnabry, as Luxembourg's Dirk Carlson received a red card early in the game.
Luxembourg has unveiled a draft law to modernize its 1991 media legislation, extending regulations beyond traditional broadcasters to encompass written press, influencers, and podcasters. The reform, presented by Minister Delegate for Media Elisabeth Margue, aims to adapt to the evolving digital landscape and ensure consistent rules across all content platforms. The current regulatory body, ALIA, will be rebranded as the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIM) with expanded powers.
The Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP) has officially founded a new local section in Müllerthal, encompassing the municipalities of Berdorf, Beaufort, Bech, Waldbillig, and Consdorf. Ben Streff has been appointed as the interim president for the new section, aiming to strengthen the party's presence in the eastern region of Luxembourg.
Luxembourg witnessed a historic transfer of power on October 3, 2025, as Grand Duke Henri, 70, abdicated after a 25-year reign. His eldest son, Grand Duke Guillaume, 43, was sworn in as the new monarch in ceremonies attended by European royals and dignitaries, marking a new era for the Grand Duchy.
Blue Origin and Luxembourg have partnered on the 'Oasis-1' mission, the first phase of Project Oasis, to create detailed maps of lunar resources. The mission aims to identify water ice, Helium-3, and other valuable materials using advanced orbital technologies, fostering a sustainable space economy and reducing deep-space mission costs.
Approximately 5,600 people participated in a 'Global March For Palestine' in Luxembourg City on Sunday, September 28, 2025, advocating for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, an end to the conflict, and demanding concrete action from the Luxembourgish government. The demonstration was organized by the Luxembourg Coalition for Palestine.
Long-serving Luxembourgish diplomat and political scientist Jean-Marc Hoscheit has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 66. Hoscheit held numerous prestigious posts, including Ambassador to France and Permanent Representative to the UN in New York and Geneva.
Luxembourg's Minister of Defence, Yuriko Backes, presented a draft law for a new communications satellite, GovSat-2, to the Defence Committee. The project involves an investment of €501 million to enhance secure defence and governmental communications, building on the success of GovSat-1. This public-private venture with SES aims to bolster national and allied capabilities and reinforce Luxembourg's role as a space hub.
A new €150 million Cactus shopping centre, featuring a 7,000m² supermarket and 15 additional stores, is set to officially open its doors in Esch-Lallange, Luxembourg, on October 29. The multifunctional complex will also include a dedicated Drink Shop, 800 parking spaces, and is expected to create over 150 jobs.
Brandon McNulty of UAE Team Emirates-XRG has claimed the overall title at the 2025 Škoda Tour de Luxembourg, which concluded on September 21. Romain Grégoire of Groupama-FDJ secured victory in the fifth and final stage, a 176.4 km race from Mersch to Luxembourg – Limpertsberg.
Luxembourg's Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning, Claude Meisch, presented the 2024 annual report for the Special Fund for Affordable Housing. The report highlights the addition of 504 new conventional housing units, bringing the total to 4,226 units across 292 projects in 82 municipalities, with financial commitments reaching 669 million euros.
