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Voting in municipal elections open for all residents of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The Minister for Family Affairs and Integration, Corinne Cahen, the Minister for Home Affairs, Taina Bofferding, and the Minister of Justice, Sam Tanson, are pleased with yesterday's vote in the Chamber of Deputies on the law amending the amended electoral law of 18 February 2003.
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National Day 2022
On the occasion of the public celebration of the birthday of HRH the Grand Duke, members of the Grand Duke's family and the government attended the festivities organised in Lellingen (municipality of Kiischpelt), Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City on 22nd and 23rd June 2022.
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Say "Yes" at & to the right place! - Marriage or declaring a PACS will be possible at locations other than the City Hall
Today, the Minister for Home Affairs, Taina Bofferding, and the Minister of Justice, Sam Tanson, presented the details of the modernisation of the celebration of civil marriage and partnership (PACS).
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Taina Bofferding confirms assistance to be offered to Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
Ukraine, which has been facing a war situation for almost a week, has submitted a request for assistance through the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism, which allows the European Commission to coordinate the delivery of essential supplies to help the Ukrainian civilian population, thus appealing for solidarity from EU Member States.
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Press release: red alert lifted and assessment of the extreme weather of 18 February
The "extreme weather" Crisis Cell met again at 5.30 pm, under the chairmanship of the Minister for Home Affairs, Taina Bofferding, to assess the situation.
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Transition to Red vigilance (gale warning) - if possible, go home or stay inside!
The "extreme weather" Crisis Cell met again at 12:30pm, under the chairmanship of the Minister for Home Affairs, Taina Bofferding, to assess the situation.
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Meeting of the "extreme weather" Crisis Cell
In view of the current weather forecast, it is possible that a change to the red alert level will be necessary during the day. For this reason, a "extreme weather" Crisis Cell met this morning at 9am under the chairmanship of the Minister of Home Affairs, Taina Bofferding
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Corinne Cahen, Taina Bofferding and Sam Tanson presented changes for the upcoming communal elections
On 2 September 2021, the Minister for Family Affairs and Integration, Corinne Cahen, the Minister for Home Affairs, Taina Bofferding, and the Minister of Justice, Sam Tanson, presented the changes for the 2023 municipal elections.
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National Day 2020
For the public celebration of the birthday of HRH the Grand Duke, an official ceremony will take place on 23 June at the National monument of Luxembourgish solidarity ("Kanounenhiwwel").
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COVID-19: Venues for the celebration of marriages and civil partnerships
The Government in council of 4 May 2020 approved a derogation to article 75 of the Civil Code allowing the civil registrar to celebrate marriages in a municipal building other than the town hall. Civil partnership declarations can take place at the same locations.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs and SYVICOL organise the distribution of masks to the population
On Wednesday 15 April, a consultation meeting was held between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Association of Luxembourg Towns and Municipalities (Syndicat des villes et communes luxembourgeoises - SYVICOL) in order to organise the distribution of surgical masks to the entire population and to the services of municipalities and similar entities.
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Government Council - New measures taken in response to the Coronavirus
Taking into account the evolution of the coronavirus COVID-19 in our neighbouring countries and on the national territory, it is necessary to take additional measures to limit the spread of the virus in the population and to protect those at risk.
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Measures taken by the Government Council on 12 March 2020 in response to the Coronavirus
On 12 March 2020, the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, convened an extraordinary Government Council dedicated to measures to tackle the spread of the Coronavirus.
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Taina Bofferding supports the Orange Week 2019: "I say NO to violence against girls and women"
This is the third time in a row, after 2017 and 2018, that the Ministry of Equality between Women and Men supports the "Orange Week 2019". With many public buildings lit in orange and several information- and awareness events, the subject of violence against women and girls will be put at the center of the public interest.
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National Day 2019
For the public celebration of the birthday of HRH the Grand Duke, members of the Grand Duke's family and the government will attend the festivities organised in Esch-sur-Alzette, Bourscheid and Luxembourg City on 22nd and 23rd June 2019.