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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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COVID-19: Modification des horaires d'accueil de la Caisse pour l'avenir des enfants (CAE) et du Fonds national de solidarité (FNS)
Dans le contexte de la situation actuelle et afin de réduire les risques de contamination par le coronavirus COVID-19, la Caisse pour l'avenir des enfants (CAE) et le Fonds national de solidarité (FNS) ont pris les décisions suivantes:
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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.
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Grand Ducal Regulation of 18 March 2020 introducing a series of measures in the context of the fight against COVID-19
The Grand Ducal Regulation of 18 March introducing a series of measures in the context of the fight against COVID-19 was published in the official journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and has thus entered into effect on this day. As a consequence, the state of crisis has been declared on the national territory, in accordance with article 32(4) of the Constitution.
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Schools and childcare facilities: the suspension of activities extended until 19 April 2020
In view of the increasing number of cases of COVID-19 infection in Luxembourg, and following a reassessment of the situation by the Health Directorate, the Government has decided to extend the period of suspension of activities in the school and education sector until and including 19 April 2020.
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Coronavirus: Precautionary measures and derogations concerning agricultural activity
Taking into account the evolution of the coronavirus COVID-19, the Government has introduced precautionary measures and derogations that also affect agricultural activity.
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Opening of Medical centres for patients with coronavirus symptoms
From 18 March, general physicians' Medical centres receive patients with symptoms of a severe respiratory infection.
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Declaration of the Prime Minister at the Chamber of Deputies: Stay at Home!
Today, the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, has made a statement at the Chamber of Deputies about the Government's measures to face COVID-19. This was followed by a statement by the Minister of Health, Paulette Lenert.
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Fiscal measures to support companies and self-employed hit by the COVID-19 pandemic
In the context of the crisis linked to the spread of COVID-19, the Government has decided to enact a series of fiscal measures to support legal entities and natural persons. The main objective of these measures is to alleviate the financing and liquidity needs of companies and self-employed persons who are heavily impacted by the current economic restrictions.
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Strengthening of support for companies affected by the Coronavirus COVID-19
The Luxembourg Government has decided to strengthen support for companies affected by the financial consequences associated with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.