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Launch of the vaccination for homeless people
On 1 and 2 June 2021, a vaccination session was organised for homeless people at the "Wanteraktioun" premises.
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Exchange between Paulette Lenert and Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the existence of CEC Luxembourg, the Minister for Consumer Protection, Paulette Lenert, and the European Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, had an exchange on current consumer-protection issues.
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Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and presentation of the first joint call for projects by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Luxembourg National Research Fund
The Minister of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, Romain Schneider, and the Secretary-General of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), Marc Schiltz, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday 3 June 2021 to launch a first joint call for research projects: "Sustainable and resilient agriculture and food systems".
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François Bausch to speak at the launch event of the World Climate and Security Report 2021
On 7 June 2021as of 4 p.m. CET, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, François Bausch, will participate as a speaker in the worldwide launch of the World Climate and Security Report 2021.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 24 - 30 May
During the week from 24 to 30 May, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 decreased again from 495 to 354 (-28.5%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 1,757 cases the previous week to 1,298 (-40.6%).
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Designation of the body to host the European Consumer Center for Luxembourg for the period 2022/2023
En date du 31 mai 2021 et conformément au règlement européen établissant notamment un programme en faveur du Marché intérieur, le ministère de la Protection des consommateurs a désigné le Centre Européen des consommateurs GIE comme organisme éligible à soumettre la demande de...
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COVID-19-tests for events with more than 150 participants authorised by the Health Directorate
The Ministry of Health and the Health Directorate would like to clarify some of the information that has been disseminated in recent days via social networks and the press concerning tests before events with more than 150 participants.
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Publication of the Grand-Ducal Regulation on the use of the Nutri-Score in Luxembourg
On May 25, 2021, the Grand-Ducal Regulation of May 7, 2021 on the use of the Nutri-Score has been published. Luxembourg companies can therefore use the Nutri-Score logo for the products in question, in accordance with the rules provided.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 17 - 23 May
During the week from 17 to 23 May and for the 4th week in a row, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease from 728 to 495 (-35.0%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 1,757 cases the previous week to 1,298 (-26.1%).
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Public consultation in the context of the EU strategy for sustainable textiles
La Commission européenne lance une consultation publique dans le contexte de sa stratégie pour des textiles durables. Cette consultation s’adresse à toutes les parties prenantes de la chaîne de valeur du textile, aux pouvoirs publics, consommateurs, citoyens, centres de recherche...
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"Rapid, targeted and appropriate response": IMF praises Luxembourg's response to the Corona crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praises the Grand Duchy for its handling of the COVID crisis.
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Diversion of flight FR4978 to Minsk: Luxembourg expressed its strong protest to the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus
Today, on behalf of Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Jean Asselborn, the Director for Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, called the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus in Brussels, accredited to Luxembourg, in order to express Luxembourg's strong protest at the inadmissible step of the authorities of the Republic of Belarus.
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"A green, digital and qualitative recovery for Europe"
Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna personally attended the Eurogroup meeting and the informal Ecofin summit in Lisbon on 21 and 22 May.
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La diversité à l'honneur
La 7e édition du Diversity Day s’est déroulée au Grand-Duché ce 20 mai 2021. Cette journée s’inscrit dans le cadre du mois européen de la Diversité de la Commission européenne. Les organisations ont été invitées à lancer des initiatives pour illustrer leur engagement sur les thèmes de la diversité au travers d’actions marquantes et ludiques.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 10 - 16 May
During the week from 10 to 16 May and for the 3rd week in a row, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease from 936 to 759 (-19.0%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 2,423 cases the previous week to 1,757 (-27.5%).