Yuriko Backes at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of two administrative buildings for the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)

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On 26 March 2024, Minister of Defence, Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Yuriko Backes, together with NSPA General Manager, Stacy Cummings, led the groundbreaking ceremony to inaugurate the construction of two administrative buildings for the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) headquarters in Capellen. 

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  2. (fr. l. to r.) Yuriko Backes, Minister for Mobility and Public Works; Stacy Cummings, Director General of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.

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  3. (fr. l. to r.) n.c.; Sébastien Seguin, Infrastructure Development, Programme Coordinator; Stacy Cummings, Director General of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency; Yuriko Backes, Minister for Mobility and Public Works; Michel Leesch, Director of Defence.

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  4. Yuriko Backes, Minister for Mobility and Public Works

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  5. Group photo

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  6. (fr. l. to r.) Stacy Cummings, Director General of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency; Yuriko Backes, Minister for Mobility and Public Works.

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  7. Illustration

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This construction is part of the Strategic Infrastructure Programme, a multi-phased construction and modernisation programme stretching over the next few years and aiming at developing the infrastructure of the Agency's facilities in Luxembourg, to support NSPA's growth and make the site more environmentally friendly. The Programme will address three key priorities: occupational health and safety, future growth and capacity, and security. The two administrative buildings will accommodate up to 780 people.

As host nation to NSPA, since 1968, Luxembourg will invest more than 200 million euros to finance two thirds of the Strategic Infrastructure Programme. The remainder of the total investment of over 350 million euros will be financed by the other NATO Allies.

Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes emphasised the important role of NSPA for NATO and Luxembourg: "With geopolitical tensions on the rise, we, as NATO Allies, must reinforce our deterrence and defence posture. To reach that goal, we need to build up capabilities that will strengthen the Alliance. This is precisely where the Agency and its expertise come in play. By supporting us in procuring and maintaining capabilities, NSPA is a strategic enabler for Luxembourg's contribution to NATO's common effort."

"Capellen has served as NSPA's headquarters for over six decades. Throughout this time, the Agency has diligently maintained and enhanced the site while simultaneously expanding its scope and workforce,” stated NSPA General Manager Stacy Cummings. "We now boast an overall workforce of over 1,500 employees, of which about 1,000 are based in Luxembourg, and we continue to grow. Luxembourg's dedication to the enhancement and modernisation of our facilities is deeply valued. With the generous support of our Host Nation, we are poised to ensure that the Programme progresses smoothly and remains on budget and on schedule."

Press release by the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works / Directorate of  Defence

Member of the Government

BACKES Yuriko

Organisation

Ministry of Mobility and Public Works
Directorate of Defence

Topic

Defense