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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.
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Press release for Luxembourg nationals currently abroad
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs asks Luxembourg nationals and residents who are currently staying abroad or studying abroad to urgently check their possibilities to make their way back to Luxembourg.
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Statement by Jean Asselborn on the situation of religious minorities, particularly the Baha'is, in Iran
'I would like to express my great concern at the recent decision by the Iranian authorities to issue new identity cards only to citizens of the Muslim, Jewish, Christian or Zoroastrian faiths.'
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The Government reminds the public to respect the measures put in place to limit the spread of the virus COVID-19
The Government reminds the public of the imperative necessity to respect the measures it adopted to slow down the spread of the virus COVID-19 in the population.
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Travel advice: press release of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs advises against all non-essential travels to other countries. Luxembourgish nationals currently outside of Luxembourg who wish to come back to the country will have to contact their travel agency, tour operator or airline.
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A new C45 teleconsultation act in the context of the coronavirus epidemic "COVID-19" is introduced in the medical nomenclature
In order to take account of the latest measures taken in the fight against the coronavirus "COVID-19", in particular in public health, a new act of nomenclature of physicians is introduced for teleconsultation, including for the establishment of medical prescriptions or declarations of incapacity for work.