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Ministry of the Economy launches call for projects to startups for innovative solutions to combat COVID-19
In order to support the Luxembourg start-up ecosystem, the Ministry of the Economy, in collaboration with Luxinnovation, will launch a call for projects entitled “StartupsVsCovid19” on 9 April 2020.
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Suspension of classes extended until 3 May 2020 efforts to ensure the school education of all students
On 2 April 2020, the Minister of Education, Children and Youth, Claude Meisch, announced the ministry's ambitions within the context of the suspension of school and educational activities which has just been extended by the Government until 3 May 2020 inclusive.
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Statement by Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden
In this unprecedented situation, it is legitimate that Member States adopt extraordinary measures to protect their citizens and overcome the crisis. We are however deeply concerned about the risk of violations of the principles of rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights arising from the adoption of certain emergency measures.
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Call to respect social distancing in shops open to the public
In the context of the pandemic of the Coronavirus COVID-19, the Luxembourg Government informs citizens as well as businesses receiving customers from the public, that the respect of certain specific principles concerning the circulation of customers is necessary, in order to limit the spread of the virus in the population.
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Jean Asselborn spoke with his colleague from the People's Republic of China, State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Luxembourg's foreign policy chief Jean Asselborn spoke by phone with the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi, this Monday 30 March 2020.
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Departure of the NSPA Technical Team
At Luxembourg's request to set up a patient reception structure next to the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL), the Capellen-based NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) was able to respond quickly and adequately by deploying staff and equipment on site.
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Opening of the 4 new Advanced care centres
After the opening of the Advanced care centers (Centres de soins avancés - CSA), the daily balance sheet and forecasts will make it possible to best anticipate the day-to-day management of the influx of patients.
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Covid-19: Research Luxembourg is mobilising
Research Luxembourg, a joint initiative of the main players in Luxembourg's public research sector, is mobilising its knowledge and its human and material resources to help address the challenge of Covid-19. A task force has been set up in order to offer the health system the combined expertise available within the Luxembourg public research sector .
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Declaration by Jean Asselborn on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Schengen Agreements
Twenty-five years ago, on March 26th 1995, the provisions implementing the Schengen Agreements, which had been signed 10 years before, entered into force. These provisions included the removal of border controls which marked one of the most tangible achievements of European integration.
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The Guichet.lu reception desk remains open by appointment: a measure to guarantee the continuity of services due to the COVID-19 virus
The Guichet.lu reception desk will remain open to the public but will only be accessible by appointment as of 23 March and until further notice.
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Installation of a reception structure for patients next to the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL)
In order to fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19), a patient reception structure next to the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg will be installed during the next few days, with the support of the NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency) which has provided us with the equipment.
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A new home learning support system for students, parents and teachers
The Ministry of Education, Children and Youth has just set up a new system of assistance and support for students, teachers and parents during the suspension of classes.
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Measures at the level of social security contributions to be implemented in the context of the COVID-19 crisis by the Joint Social Security Centre
Faced with the impact of COVID-19 on companies and the self-employed in Luxembourg, the Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS) and the Minister for Social Security, Romain Schneider, have taken a series of measures to support companies and the self-employed by offering them greater flexibility in their management of the payment of social security contributions.
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Communication for the attention of third country nationals concerning legal residence on the territory of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The Directorate of Immigration of the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs underlines that in the current crisis situation, it is essential to limit the movement of people at the national and international level to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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New online sales platform for vulnerable people
On 19 March 2020, Minister for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Lex Delles and Minister for Family Affairs and Integration Corinne Cahen launched the online sales platform corona.letzshop.lu, dedicated to vulnerable people.