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1 October: International Day of Older Persons - images of age and old age
On this 1 October, when the world community traditionally celebrates the International Day of Older Persons, the Ministry of Family Affairs, Integration and the Greater Region wishes to highlight the subject of the perception of ageing, to draw attention to the importance of sharing realistic and diverse images of age and to combat ageism and discrimination against older people.
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Inauguration of the extension to the "Beim Goldknapp" residential and care home
On 28 September 2023, the Minister for Family Affairs and Integration, Max Hahn, and the Minister of Social Security, Claude Haagen, took part in the inauguration of the extension to the "Beim Goldknapp" residential and care home run by the Association Luxembourg Alzheimer (ALA) in Erpeldange.
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Influenza, bronchiolitis, COVID-19, pneumococcal infections: preventing respiratory infections as winter approaches
As the winter season approaches, the Ministry of Health would like to remind the public of the importance of protecting themselves against the most common respiratory infections in Luxembourg, such as influenza, RSV bronchiolitis, other viruses responsible for respiratory tract infections and COVID-19.
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Digital Decade Country Report 2023: Luxembourg considered a strong contributor in the collective efforts to achieve the EU's Digital Decade targets
On 27 September 2023, the European Commission released the first report on the State of the Digital Decade. The report analyses the collective progress made by the EU towards achieving Europe's digital transition until 2030.
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Xavier Bettel presents the national action plan to combat antisemitism
On Tuesday 26 September, the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, presented the national action plan to combat antisemitism (PANAS), which has been adopted by the Government Council.
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Going digital within the social security system: online services, SMART DSP and Immediate Direct Payment (IDP)
On 26 September 2023, the Minister of Social Security, Claude Haagen, and representatives of the various social security entities and the eSanté agency presented the latest advances in digitisation.
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Max Hahn presents the concept and importance of the "silent hours"
On 26 September 2023, the Minister for Family Affairs and Integration, Max Hahn, and Luxembourg Confederation invited to a press conference at the Kirchberg Shopping Centre to present the concept and usefulness of the "silent hours".
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Statement by Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn on the current situation in Masafer Zatta
Foreign Ministre Jean Asselborn is very concerned about the fate of the inhabitants of Masafer Yatta, including about what their displacement, if it were to be enforced, could mean for current efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East.
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Minister Max Hahn invited to an information session for municipalities
On 25 September 2023, the Minister for Family Affairs and Integration, Max Hahn, invited municipal officials, representatives, agents and members of municipal committees to an information session.
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Awarding of multiplier certificates
On Thursday 21 September, CEFIS invited its multipliers to a graduation evening attended by the Minister for Family Affairs and Integration, Max Hahn.
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New immunisation to protect newborns and young children against bronchiolitis
Following the recommendations of the Higher Council for Infectious Diseases (Conseil supérieur des maladies infectieuses, CSMI), the Ministry of Health has announced the introduction in Luxembourg of a treatment to prevent lower respiratory tract infections caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in newborns and infants.
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Luxembourg, Estonia and Ukraine have launched the IT Coalition
During the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting on 19 September, the Ministers of Defence of Luxembourg, Estonia and Ukraine conducted a kick-off meeting of a new IT Coalition within the 'Ramstein framework'.
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Expo 2025 Osaka: Luxembourg signs contract for construction of national pavilion
On 15 September 2023, the economic interest group (GIE) Luxembourg@Expo2025Osaka signed a contract with the Japanese general construction company Naito House Co, Ltd to build the Luxembourg Pavilion (Type A, self-build pavilion) at the Expo 2025 Osaka World Exhibition...
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Accessible elections for all
Voting is an act that allows people with disabilities to exercise their political rights effectively and to influence, even indirectly, decisions that may affect them. In practice, however, there are still obstacles limiting the effective exercise of their rights.
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Prohibition of drone flights from September 20th to 24th, 2023, during the Luxembourg Tour
On the occasion of the Tour de Luxembourg from September 20th to 24th, 2023, the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works prohibits any drone activity.