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The United Kingdom authorities are preparing to introduce a self-isolation requirement for travellers from Luxembourg. This measure will, in principle, enter into force today at midnight.

Following the upsurge of the COVID-19 virus in recent weeks, some countries are asking for a 14-day quarantine or a recent negative COVID-19 test for residents coming from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Following the upsurge of the COVID-19 virus in recent weeks, some countries are obliging people from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to present a negative COVID-19 test upon entry.

On the proposal of the Prime Minister, the Grand Duke reorganised the ministerial portfolios. ​

On 22 July 2020, the Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the bill implementing a new aid instrument aimed at companies that have suffered the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. ​

The reform of the so-called "press aid" is now in the legislative procedure and will be presented to the responsible parliamentary committee. The text adopted by the Government Council will replace the current funding law from 1976.

Switzerland is preparing to include Luxembourg in its list of States and areas with an increased risk of a COVID-19 infection. This could already take place on 22 July 2020.

The 2019/2020 school year was a challenge for teachers, students and parents alike. The coming weeks will provide an opportunity to rest and recharge, but also to prepare well for the start of the school year in September for those in need and those who feel like they could benefit from it.

On 19 July 2020, in response to the upsurge in the number of people infected with the coronavirus that our country is facing, the Government Council adopted the draft law amending the law of 17 July 2020 introducing a series of measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the beginning of the sanitary crisis and, later on, as part as the deconfinement strategy, Luxembourg has adopted an ambitious testing strategy, composed of PCR diagnostic testing for those showing symptoms as well as large-scale testing aimed at identifying asymptomatic persons.

Le 10 juillet 2020, la ministre de la Famille et de l’Intégration Corinne Cahen, a participé au webinaire "L'importance d'action au niveau de l’Union européenne contre la discrimination des personnes LGBTI+" ("The importance of EU-level action against discrimination of LGBTI+ people").

Le 6 juillet 2020, Corinne Cahen, ministre de la Famille et de l’Intégration, a remis les certificats aux fonctions d'aide socio-familiale (ASF).

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Jean Asselborn has made the following statement regarding the situation of religious minorities in Iran and in Yemen.

Open letter of François Bausch to the European Commissioner for Transport, calling for massive investment in the extension of the European rail network.

On 25 June 2020, Pierre Gramegna, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg formally submitted his candidacy for the office of the President of the Eurogroup.