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Gérard Hoffmann (Proximus NXT, on the left) and Sébastien Genesca (Deep by POST, on the right), two key players in Luxembourg’s positioning in the European sovereign cloud. Photo: Paperjam
EUROPE

Sovereign cloud: EU backs strategy by Post and Proximus

Amidst the marketing hype surrounding the ‘sovereign cloud’, the European Commission has endorsed the approach taken by Post Telecom (Deep-Post Luxembourg), in partnership with OVH Cloud, on the one hand, and the Proximus consortium with Clarence by Luxconnect on the other, by awarding an initial six-year contract worth €180m to the four operators.

Thierry Labro • 17.04.2026
Damien Petit is head of Private Banking Investments at Banque de Luxembourg. (Photo: Banque de Luxembourg)
MARKETS

“We start a war when we want to, and we end it when we can”

Damien Petit (Banque de Luxembourg) • 05:00
At the age of 25, Loris Wilwert has been working on one project after another and has been developing apps since his teenage years; most recently, he launched YesToYou, a platform dedicated to wedding planning. (Photos: provided by Loris Wilwert, Shutterstock; editing: Paperjam)
TECHNOLOGY

Loris Wilwert turns every problem into an app

Rebeca Suay • 17.04.2026
Appointed in April 2025, Joanne Olivier says she hopes to announce something in due course in Luxembourg in areas such as science, tech, space and AI before the end of her mandate. (Photo: Jan Hanrion/Paperjam)
INSTITUTIONS

“UK-Luxembourg ties on an upward curve”

Louise Braibant • 17.04.2026
Traditional crafts—here, an enamelling workshop at the Jaeger-Lecoultre stand—and cutting-edge technologies take centre stage in Geneva. (Photo: Marc Fassone/Paperjam)
STYLE

These watches you simply couldn’t afford to miss

Marc Fassone (Envoyé spécial) • 15.04.2026
This week, the European data regulator approved a revised version of the Europrivacy framework and, more importantly, recognised for the first time a European data protection seal that can be used as a tool for international data transfers. (Photo: Shutterstock)
ECONOMY

Europrivacy: the new business for EY, Haca Partners and PwC

Thierry Labro • 17.04.2026
From left to right and top to bottom: ‘Duck Race’, Compagnie DCA/Philippe Decouflé, Michael Wollny, Alborosie & Shengen Clan. (Photos: Shutterstock, Pierre Planchenault, Philharmonie, Kulturfabrik)
CULTURE

Ten activities not to be missed this weekend of 18 April

Emilie Gline • 15.04.2026
The bill tabled by Lex Delles comes at a time when Luxembourg has persuaded Blue Origin to base its European expansion in the heart of Europe. The announcement was made nearly two years ago but has only been finalised this week. (Photo: SIP)
POLITICS

Space Campus: Lex Delles follows in the footsteps of Étienne Schneider

Thierry Labro • 17.04.2026
Beyond the worrying tone of Idea Foundation’s annual report, its director Vincent Hein and the economic consensus have identified six key areas that require attention. Photo: Matic Zorman/Paperjam/archives
INSTITUTIONS

Idea Foundation’s six proposals for reorienting the economy

Thierry Labro • 16.04.2026
The London-based start-up Helical, co-founded by three Luxembourgers, has announced that it has secured $10m in funding to accelerate drug discovery. (Photo: Guy Wolff/Paperjam/archives)
TECHNOLOGY

Helical raises $10m for its pharmaceutical AI platform

Thierry Labro • 14.04.2026
According to his Paris-based lawyer, Mikhail Fridman, the co-founder of the Alfa Group, who is known to be close to the Russian authorities, took all the necessary formal steps by divesting his holdings in the group in order to have his name removed from the sanctions list. To no avail. (Photo: Shutterstock)
JUSTICE

Mikhail Fridman: partial withdrawal, ongoing confusion

Thierry Labro • 16.04.2026
Three weeks ago, Raiffeisen officially launched its Customer Care initiative as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen its customer relationships, bucking the trend towards the increasing digitalisation of banking services. Photo: Raiffeisen
BANKS

Raiffeisen has (almost) had its best year yet

Thierry Labro • 15.04.2026
Alex Panican makes no secret of his ambition to succeed Nasir Zubairi; here he is alongside the Minister for Finance, Gilles Roth, and Grand Duke Guillaume on Monday 13 April at the opening of the AI Experience Centre. (Photo: Paperjam)
INSTITUTIONS

Post-Nasir Zubairi era under discussion: Alex Panican… and the others

Thierry Labro • 14.04.2026
Pending the completion of a new fuel farm, expected in mid-2028, which is set to increase total capacity to 30,000m³ – more than four times the current level – Luxair is currently operating with between three days’ worth of reserves and sufficient supply coverage. Photo: Romain Gamba/Paperjam/Archive
TRADES

Luxair faces the kerosene risk… under pressure from Nato

Thierry Labro • 16.04.2026
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    Europe
    Sovereign cloud: EU backs strategy by Post and Proximus
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    Technology
    Loris Wilwert turns every problem into an app
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    Politics
    Space Campus: Lex Delles follows in the footsteps of Étienne Schneider
  4. 4
    Institutions
    “UK-Luxembourg ties on an upward curve”
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    Retail
    Carole Muller (Fischer) is also taking over as head of Panelux

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Serge Wilmes and Lex Delles believe that climate action must be inclusive and should not be at the expense of the most vulnerable households and businesses. Photo: SIP
POLITICS

The climate action plan promotes recycling

Preserving purchasing power, protecting small businesses and facilitating the transition to a sustainable future: this is the aim of the social climate plan. The plan combines existing measures with a number of new initiatives, including social car leasing. It is essential if we are to benefit from €65m in European funding.

Marc Fassone • 17.04.2026
Three studies by the Housing Observatory and a position paper from the Fédération des artisans all agree on one key point: the housing crisis remains, first and foremost, a crisis of supply. (Photo: Shutterstock)
INSTITUTIONS

Rent control fails to convince the experts

Ioanna Schimizzi • 17.04.2026
Gérard Hoffmann (Proximus NXT, on the left) and Sébastien Genesca (Deep by POST, on the right), two key players in Luxembourg’s positioning in the European sovereign cloud. Photo: Paperjam
EUROPE

Sovereign cloud: EU backs strategy by Post and Proximus

Thierry Labro • 17.04.2026
The retail sector has taken a significant hit: 51 bankruptcies were recorded over the quarter, an increase of nearly 42%, accompanied by a near doubling of jobs at risk (+93%). Photo: Shutterstock
ECONOMY

Retail bankruptcies up by 42%

Ioanna Schimizzi • 17.04.2026
This week, the European data regulator approved a revised version of the Europrivacy framework and, more importantly, recognised for the first time a European data protection seal that can be used as a tool for international data transfers. (Photo: Shutterstock)
ECONOMY

Europrivacy: the new business for EY, Haca Partners and PwC

Thierry Labro • 17.04.2026
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Damien Petit is head of Private Banking Investments at Banque de Luxembourg. (Photo: Banque de Luxembourg)
MARKETS

“We start a war when we want to, and we end it when we can”

A year after the Trump administration’s bombshell announcement of a massive increase in tariffs, the resilience of the global economy is once again being severely tested following the outbreak of armed conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran on 28 February.

Damien Petit (Banque de Luxembourg) • 05:00
While the “green premium”—the higher valuation assigned to ESG-compliant companies—may not return to its 2021 peak, Orcadia expects it to rebuild over time, potentially driving stronger performance over the next five to ten years, explained Etienne de Callataÿ, economist at Orcadia, a Luxembourg-based asset manager, in an interview on 10 April 2026. Photo: Shutterstock, Orcadia, Montage: Paperjam
FUNDS

ESG underperformance is testing investor conviction

Sylvain Barrette • 17.04.2026
Since its inception, Microlux has now supported a total of 322 entrepreneurs, including Mirwais and Younes, who recently launched the Blaze pizza truck. Photo: Focalize/Microlux
MARKETS

Microlux set for increased support in 2025

Ioanna Schimizzi • 17.04.2026
Ian Charoub, Director at Aztec Group.  Photo: provided by Ian Charoub/Aztec Group
PRIVATE EQUITY

“Regulation as a competitive advantage”

Paperjam Club • 17.04.2026
A Pitchbook report noted that the IPO window in Europe remained largely closed, with just one small listing completed during the quarter, as market volatility and weak investor demand continued to deter new offerings. Photos: Shutterstock and Pitchbook. Montage: Paperjam
PRIVATE EQUITY

Sponsor-to-sponsor deals mask PE exit malaise

Sylvain Barrette • 16.04.2026
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Maxence Dupuis (Moreno Architecture et Associés). Photo: Christophe Bustin
ARCHITECTURE + REAL ESTATE

“Architecture: a fusion of constraints and creativity”

What will the architecture of tomorrow look like? On 28 April 2026, Paperjam 10x6 Architecture, NextGen will bring together ten emerging talents at Luxexpo – The Box, as part of the Architect@Work international exhibition, under the theme “Thoughtful Tomorrow”. Maxence Dupuis of Moreno Architecture et Associés shares his perspective on the challenges, inspirations and new approaches shaping the architecture of today and tomorrow, in three questions.

Paperjam Club • 17.04.2026
Alice Bodart (Foyer Group). Photo: Julian Pierrot / Paperjam
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Mastermind Marketing: confidential exchanges among brand managers

Paperjam Club • 17.04.2026
Charlotte Béghin (Edenred). Jan Hanrion / PAPERJAM
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In pictures: the Paperjam Academy’s April workshops

Paperjam Club • 17.04.2026
The Luxembourg American Business Award was presented on Tuesday 14 April in New York, in the presence of HRH Grand Duke Guillaume, as part of the 2026 edition. (Photo: LACC)
INDUSTRY

Plastipak, winner of the Luxembourg American Business Award [PHOTOS]

Arendt • 17.04.2026
Pasquale Sansone, ScD, PhD, Portfolio Manager (Photo: Candriam)
BRAND VOICE - SERVICES & ADVISORY

Precision oncology is moving towards prevention and cure

Candriam • 17.04.2026
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Comfortable apartments in the heart of Luxembourg (Photo: Paperjam)
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Comfortable apartments in the heart of Luxembourg

Enjoy modern, fully equipped apartments, designed to ensure a comfortable stay with family or friends.

Casa cosi • 08.04.2026
Robert Goeres has three principles. “The first is hard work. The second is creativity. And the third is the team.” (Photo: Jan Henrion/Paperjam)
RETAIL

Robert Goeres: “In luxury, the customer experience makes the difference” [VIDEO]

Thierry Labro • 27.03.2026
Emna Rekik, Country Lead and Head of Leasing Advisory, JLL Luxembourg and Alain Clarinval, Head of Tétris Luxembourg (Photo: Paperjam)
ARCHITECTURE + REAL ESTATE

Between quality experience and cost control, a balance to be found

Emna Rekik et Alain Clarinval  • 26.03.2026
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ARCHITECTURE + REAL ESTATE

Emphyteusis: a land law instrument to master

Stéphanie Juan • 26.03.2026
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What is redefining real estate value

Gauthier Adams • 26.03.2026
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