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Abolition of the advance payment of social security contributions
The tripartite agreement of 28 September 2022 provides for the abolition of the advance payment of social security contributions on 1 January 2023. This measure is intended to improve the distribution of contribution payments and to provide financial support for employers and self-employed persons.
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New in 2023
Several new legal and regulatory provisions applying directly to citizens will enter into force in 2023. Here is an overview of the main changes which will have a direct impact on the citizens. This list is not exhaustive.
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One step closer towards the coverage of psychotherapy procedures
On 29 December 2022, the Government Council approved, by means of a written procedure, the preliminary draft Grand Ducal regulation introducing psychotherapy procedures into the nomenclature.
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Respiratory tract infections: Weekly review: 19 - 25 December 2022
Starting today, the weekly review will give you a broader overview of respiratory viruses in general: including COVID-19 and influenza.
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Presentation of the mid-term evaluation of the measures announced in the National Action Plan for the Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2019-2024
On 21 December 2022, the Minister of Family and Integration, Corinne Cahen, invited the sector advocating for persons with disabilities to present the mid-term evaluation of the measures announced in the National Action Plan for the Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2019-2024.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 12 - 18 December 2022
During the week of 12 to 18 December, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 increased to 1,464 cases, compared to 1,440 cases the previous week.
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Remake of the brochure "About... the History of Luxembourg" by the Information and Press Service of the Government
The Information and Press Service has just republished the brochure About... the History of Luxembourg. It is part of the "About..." series that aims to highlight specific aspects of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. This publication has been entirely revised.
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DAC Annual Safety Review 2021
The latest aviation safety report containing information on the safety performance of civil aviation in Luxembourg during 2021 is now available.
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New guide for the retailer - Matenee Vertraue Gewannen.
The Ministry for Consumer Protection has published a guide dedicated specifically to retailers. It explains, theme by theme, avoiding purely legal language, the obligations of professionals as specified in the Code of Consumption. Available in 3 languages, the guide can also be consulted on the ministry's website.
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Recertification ISO9001 :2015 of the DAC
Recertification ISO9001 :2015 of the DAC On October 20-21, 2022, the certification body ESCEM conducted a recertification audit of the Direction de l'
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 5 - 11 December 2022
During the week of 5 to 11 December, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 increased to 1,440 cases, compared to 1,214 cases the previous week.
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"Antigaspi" awareness campaign: eight golden rules for wasting less food
In the Grand Duchy, households are responsible for 75% of the amount of food thrown away in the garbage. To encourage the general public to waste less, particularly during the end-of-year celebrations, the Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development is relaunching an awareness campaign from 13 December 2022.
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Luxembourg supports international EIB training programme
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is stepping up its support for young talent from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and the Southern Neighbourhood regions (Middle East and North Africa) by sponsoring an EIB training programme.
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Award ceremony of the National Literary Competition 2022
On Tuesday 13 December 2022, the winners of the National Literary Competition 2022 were awarded the prizes by the Minister for Culture, Sam Tanson. The ceremony took place at the National Literature Centre in Mersch.
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First day of the official visit to Luxembourg of the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính
The Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, and the ministerial delegation consisting of four Vietnamese ministers and a large business delegation concluded the first day of their visit to Luxembourg.