Creation of the National Reception Office (ONA) and the Integration Department
The law of 4 December 2019 establishing the National Reception Office (ONA) places the reception of applicants for international protection (AIPs) under the jurisdiction of the Minister Jean Asselborn, as the Minister of Immigration and Asylum.
Statement by Jean Asselborn following the announcement made by the Secretary of State of the United States of America regarding Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Following the announcement made yesterday by the Secretary of State of the United States of America Mike Pompeo, according to which "the establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is not per se inconsistent with international law", the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Jean Asselborn wishes to make the following statement:
Declaration by Jean Asselborn calling upon Turkey to cease its unilateral military action in north-east Syria
Like its European Union partners, Luxembourg calls upon Turkey to cease its unilateral military action. Renewed armed hostilities in the north-east further undermine the stability of the whole region, exacerbate civilian suffering and provoke further displacements.
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.
The government declared a period of national mourning
Following the death of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Jean, the Government Council met on Tuesday, 23 April 2019, for an extraordinary meeting chaired by Prime Minister Xavier Bettel.
Statement by Jean Asselborn in support of the International Criminal Court
Luxembourg reaffirms its full support to the International Criminal Court (ICC). As the world’s first permanent international criminal court, the ICC represents one of the most important steps in the development of international criminal justice and in the fight
Statement by Jean Asselborn on the situation in Venezuela
Luxembourg refers and fully subscribes to the statement of the European Union of 26 January 2019 on the situation in Venezuela.
The 2018 members of government were sworn in
On 5 December 2018, HRH the Grand Duke conducted the swearing in of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Ministers and the appointed ministers.
National Day 2018
For the public celebration of the birthday of H.R.H. the Grand Duke, members of the Grand Duke's family and the government will attend the festivities organised in Esch-sur-Alzette, Larochette and Luxembourg City on 22 and 23 June 2018.
Unacceptable violence in Gaza: Jean Asselborn summons the Ambassador of Israel to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg
Following the unacceptable levels of violence recently witnessed in the Gaza Strip, Luxembourg's foreign policy chief, Jean Asselborn, has decided to summon the Ambassador of Israel to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg's reaction to the Salisbury attack
In the context of the Salisbury attack, the Luxembourg Government stands in full solidarity with the United Kingdom in the face of this serious challenge to our common security.
Jean Asselborn in Brasilia for the official inauguration of the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Brazil
On 1 March 2018, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg, Jean Asselborn, went to Brasilia to officially inaugurate the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Brazil.
Statement by Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn after the announcement by the President of the United States regarding Jerusalem
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Jean Asselborn regrets the decision of the President of the United States to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This unilateral decision announced on 6 December 2017 is not in conformity with the
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