Politics & Institutions

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

Thierry Labro • 17.04.2026

For years, economists and institutions have been describing the same dynamics in Luxembourg. The CNFP’s report primarily brings to light a reality that is rarely expressed in terms that are accessible to the public debate. Photo: Shutterstock

CNFP highlights the gap between GDP and real wealth

Ioanna Schimizzi • 17.04.2026

When it comes to digitalisation and the economy, the government is proceeding with caution. Although a transformation process has been set in motion, the impact and tangible results are still barely noticeable. On the economic front, Luc Frieden argues that a recovery is underway, characterised by growth that is admittedly weak but nonetheless present. However, the momentum remains fragile. (Photo: Jan Hanrion / PAPERJAM)

Modern state, digitalisation and economy: ten indicators at midterm (1/5)

Maëlle Hamma, Marc Fassone • 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)

“UK-Luxembourg ties on an upward curve”

Louise Braibant • 17.04.2026

Whilst no one questions the principle of number plate recognition, there are significant differences of opinion among legislators, MPs and institutions regarding how long the images should be retained. (Photo: Axis)

Good and bad drivers lumped together: a delay getting on people’s nerves

Thierry Labro • 17.04.2026

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)

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

Thierry Labro • 17.04.2026

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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
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Institutions
“UK-Luxembourg ties on an upward curve”
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Retail
Carole Muller (Fischer) is also taking over as head of Panelux

Association Luxembourg Alzheimer

Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg (BnL)

Représentation de la Commission européenne au Luxembourg

Behind the romanticised image of the hacker – capable of disrupting government services or businesses through denial-of-service attacks – lies a cybercrime economy. In an operation carried out in Luxembourg as well, Europol has issued warnings to 75,000 individuals. Photo: Shutterstock

DDoS-for-hire: 75,000 “amateur hackers” identified

Thierry Labro • 16.04.2026

According to the Advocate General of the CJEU, the residence criterion is considered too rigid, particularly in cases such as that of Axel Dris, who attended school in Belgium throughout his education and has developed genuine ties there. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The CJEU rules in favour of a student from Luxembourg

Ioanna Schimizzi • 16.04.2026

“We have to anticipate development and not just react to it,” said mobility minister Yuriko Backes before parliament. (Photo: SIP)

Airport masterplan targets 10.6 million passengers by 2050

Mike Gordon • 16.04.2026

Previously governed by an agreement between the State and insurers, the ‘right to be forgotten’ scheme now has greater legal force and comes with more favourable terms. Photo: Shutterstock

The right to be forgotten becomes law in Luxembourg

Ioanna Schimizzi • 16.04.2026

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

Idea Foundation’s six proposals for reorienting the economy

Thierry Labro • 16.04.2026

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