Luxembourg Extends Military Missions in Romania, Mozambique, and EU Battlegroup

At its meeting on Friday, 31 October 2025, the Luxembourg government approved a series of decisions reaffirming the country’s ongoing commitment to international peacekeeping and security operations. The measures, endorsed by the Council of Ministers, concern the continued and expanded participation of the Luxembourg Army in key NATO and European Union missions abroad.

The government first approved an amendment to the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 21 February 2023, which governs Luxembourg’s involvement in the Allied Battle Group in Romania under NATO’s Enhanced Vigilance Activities (eVA). The revision authorises an increase in troop deployment from 30 to 40 soldiers, strengthening Luxembourg’s contribution to NATO’s Forward Land Forces stationed in Romania. This adjustment reflects Luxembourg’s commitment to collective defence efforts on NATO’s eastern flank amid continuing regional security challenges.

In addition, ministers endorsed an extension of Luxembourg’s participation in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique). The mission, which supports Mozambique’s armed forces in strengthening their operational capacities, will now continue until 30 June 2028. Luxembourg’s continued engagement highlights its support for international stability and crisis response initiatives in Africa.

The cabinet also gave the green light for Luxembourg’s participation in the upcoming 2026–2027 European Union Battlegroup (EUBG26/27). The decision authorises the Luxembourg Army to join the multinational rapid deployment force between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027, reinforcing the country’s ongoing role in European defence cooperation.

Through these approvals, Luxembourg demonstrates its steady commitment to multilateral defence efforts, contributing to both NATO and EU missions that promote global peace, regional security, and international solidarity.

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