Luxembourg may be one of Europe’s smallest countries, but it stands out in many remarkable ways. Tucked between France, Germany, and Belgium, this landlocked nation plays an outsized role on the global stage thanks to its strong economy, international institutions, and rich cultural mix. One unique fact about Luxembourg is that it is the world’s only remaining Grand Duchy, ruled by a Grand Duke. It is also a founding member of the European Union and hosts key EU institutions, making it one of Europe’s political hubs despite its compact size. Luxembourg is officially trilingual, with Luxembourgish, French, and German used in daily life, government, and education. This multilingual culture reflects the country’s diversity, as nearly half of its residents are foreign nationals from across Europe and beyond. Economically, Luxembourg is among the richest countries in the world by GDP per capita, driven by finance, technology, and innovation. It is also known for its high quality of life, strong social security system, and excellent public services — including free public transport nationwide, a rare global feature. From medieval castles and scenic valleys to a modern skyline and global influence, Luxembourg proves that size doesn’t define impact. It’s a country where history, progress, and multicultural living come together seamlessly. 🇱🇺 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg. Sign up free at luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network. 

Luxembourg’s Cabinet met on 23 January 2026 under Prime Minister Luc Frieden to discuss current political, European, economic, social, and financial issues. A major decision from the session was adjusting the state compensation contribution for 2026 to €88 million, ensuring stability in electricity price support schemes for households.  The government also approved new grand-ducal regulations for collector coins, updated the consumer price index weighting, and modernised primary education curricula, with full details to be announced later.  Other measures included refining medical services coverage and zoning rules for a fuel storage site in Bettange-sur-Mess, as well as backing a consumer protection agreement for 2026.  Read more: gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites/agenda.gouvernement2024+fr+actualites+toutes_actualites+communiques+2026+01-janvier+23-conseil-gouvernement.html ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg. Sign up free at luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network. 

Luxembourg’s national eHealth platform eSanté experienced temporary login problems on 23 January, affecting users trying to sign in using Luxtrust Mobile or Scan authentication methods. This technical glitch made key services — including the Shared Care Record and electronic vaccination cards — momentarily unavailable for patients and health professionals.  The government’s health and social security agencies say the issue stemmed from a compliance failure with the authentication system and confirmed teams are actively working to restore full access. Importantly, users can still sign in using a Luxtrust Smartcard or standard login with ID and a one-time password while the problem is fixed.  Service updates and help desk contacts are being shared for those needing assistance over the weekend hours.  Read more: gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites/toutes_actualites/communiques/2026/01-janvier/23-perturbations-connexion-esante.html .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg. Sign up free at luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Security in Luxembourg has published its latest weekly figures on respiratory infections, showing continued activity of flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) across the country. During the week of January 12–18, thousands of influenza cases were reported, with a notable rise compared to the previous week. COVID-19 cases also climbed modestly, and RSV — a virus that commonly affects young children — continued spreading, with more than half of RSV infections occurring in kids under ten. Health authorities remind the public that seasonal respiratory infections are still circulating and to remain vigilant. The government’s weekly retrospective highlights that most influenza-A types dominated lab reports, while several COVID-19 variants, including XFG and NB.1.8.1, were identified among new cases. Officials emphasise vaccines remain available and effective in reducing severe outcomes, especially for older adults and vulnerable groups. Basic preventative measures — like frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when ill — continue to be recommended to reduce the spread of these infections. Authorities also remind residents that flu and COVID-19 vaccination remains an important tool to protect at-risk individuals during the respiratory season. Read more: gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites/agenda.gouvernement2024+fr+actualites+toutes_actualites+communiques+2026+01-janvier+22-infections-respiratoires.html ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg. Sign up free at luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network.

The Luxembourg government has published a fresh set of educational guides focused on nature and the environment, aimed at schools and youth groups. These guides help students and young people explore and learn about Luxembourg’s natural landscapes, biodiversity, and ecological processes.  Designed to support outdoor learning, the materials include easy activities, observation exercises, and explanations of local wildlife and plant life. Teachers and families can use them to plan field trips or interactive projects in parks, forests, and water-rich areas across the country. The move comes amid broader efforts by Luxembourg authorities to encourage sustainability and environmental awareness among the next generation. By providing structured tools, the government hopes young people will grow up with a stronger connection to nature. Officials say the guides are free and available online for educators, youth organisers, and families to download and use. Practical suggestions include nature walks, species identification activities, and seasonal environmental observations. This initiative reflects Luxembourg’s commitment to environmental education and engaging young minds in ecological stewardship from an early age. Read more: https://gouvernement.lu/de/actualites/agenda.gouvernement2024+fr+actualites+toutes_actualites+communiques+2026+01-janvier+21-guides-education-nature.html ................................................................................................................................................................................................... Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg.Sign up free at www.luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network.

Luxembourg has unveiled the official stage design for the Luxembourg Song Contest 2026, the national final that will decide its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The event will take place on January 24 at the Rockhal arena in Esch-sur-Alzette. The set features a large LED backdrop, a central circular performance platform, and an overhead lighting rig designed to give performers room for dynamic visual effects. This year’s final brings together eight competing acts who will sing live in hopes of representing Luxembourg in Vienna. Among them are artists like Andrew the Martian with “I’m the Martian”, Eva Marija with “Mother Nature”, and Luzac with “Prison Dorée”. Organisers also confirmed commentary teams for the broadcast: Melissa Dalton and Meredith Moss for English coverage on RTL Today, and Charlotte Gomez and Jérôme Didelot hosting French commentary on RTL Infos. Backstage, rehearsals are already underway as final preparations take place ahead of the live show. Fans both in Luxembourg and abroad will be able to follow the performances and vote to help choose the winner. The winner of the national final will go on to represent Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, continuing the country’s tradition in the pan-European music competition. Read more: https://thateurovisionsite.com/2026/01/22/luxembourg-song-contest-2026-stage-revealed/ ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg.Sign up free at www.luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network.

A new Embraer E195-E2 regional jet operated by Luxembourg’s national airline Luxair made headlines after one of its first commercial flights to Milan was turned back to Luxembourg shortly after take-off in mid-January. The aircraft — part of a fleet renewal that includes six E195-E2 jets ordered by the airline — safely returned as a precautionary decision by the flight crew, and there were no reported technical faults.  The incident occurred within days of the aircraft’s official rollout into service, and it has stirred public conversation about the integration of the new jets into Luxair’s operations. Brazil’s aviation authority flagged operational guidance about engine behavior in very cold, low-visibility conditions, which has been interpreted by some aviation observers as a possible factor worth monitoring, though not a safety failure of the aircraft itself.  Luxair has stressed that the return was purely precautionary and part of responsible operational procedures, and that the Embraer E195-E2 remains a safe, modern aircraft with superior efficiency and performance. The airline’s leadership has publicly backed its decision to modernise the fleet with E2 jets, highlighting benefits such as lower emissions, reduced noise, and improved passenger comfort.  While the debate continues online and in aviation circles, experts note that such precautionary turnbacks are not uncommon in commercial aviation, especially with new aircraft types or specific weather-related procedures, and do not necessarily indicate long-term safety issues.  👉 Read more: airdatanews.com/aborted-flight-of-new-embraer-e195-e2-sparks-debate-in-luxembourg  ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg. Sign up free at luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network. 

Luxembourg is set to overhaul its carried interest tax regime starting with the 2026 tax year, aiming to strengthen its position as a hub for alternative investment funds and asset management professionals. The draft legislation, submitted in mid-2025 and under review in parliament, broadens the definition and scope of carried interest that qualifies for special tax treatment and clarifies the tax conditions under which different types of carried interest will be taxed.  Under the proposed rules, carried interest will be split into categories. Some types not tied to direct investment holdings may be taxed at a fixed preferential rate around 11–12 percent, while carried interest linked to a defined participation in a fund may be fully exempt from income tax if certain holding requirements are met.  The reform aims to eliminate the existing temporary regime and replace it with a permanent, clear framework that attracts fund managers, executives, and other professionals whose performance-based compensation is tied to investment returns. This legal certainty is expected to make Luxembourg more competitive compared with other financial centres.  Tax advisors say the changes are in line with broader government efforts to diversify the country’s financial ecosystem and support private equity and alternative investment activities as part of economic strategy for the next decade.  👉 Read more: pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/luxembourg-reform-interest-tax  ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg. Sign up free at luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network. 

Luxembourg has launched a pilot programme that will allow doctors to prescribe physical activity to patients with certain chronic conditions as part of a stronger preventive health strategy. The initiative, starting in early 2026, targets adults living with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, or cancer, especially those who are inactive or not sufficiently active. Under the programme, doctors can issue a formal physical activity prescription that gives patients access to six months of supervised exercise classes through partner organisations.  The government’s health and sports ministries worked closely with national sports and medical groups to design the scheme, aiming to integrate structured exercise into medical care rather than treating it as an optional lifestyle choice. Qualified instructors, often through local associations focused on therapeutic sport groups, will tailor activities to the medical profiles of participants.  Doctors participating in the pilot have access to a digital platform where they can issue and manage prescriptions, helping streamline referrals and track patients’ progress. The programme will be evaluated throughout 2026 to assess its effectiveness, operational challenges, and patient outcomes.  Authorities hope this model will show that coordinated exercise interventions can reduce symptoms, slow disease progression, and improve quality of life — potentially forming a longer-term public health tool if it proves successful.  👉 Read more: gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites/agenda.gouvernement2024+fr+actualites+toutes_actualites+communiques+2026+01-janvier+15-prescription-activite-physique.html  ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg. Sign up free at luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network. 

Health authorities in Luxembourg reported a noticeable increase in respiratory infections during the week of 5–11 January 2026. The weekly review showed influenza cases jumped sharply compared with the previous week, while COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) numbers also rose. Laboratory data indicated a 43% surge in flu cases, with nearly all infections identified as influenza A. RSV cases saw a slight uptick, mostly affecting young children, and COVID-19 cases increased modestly, though wastewater tests hinted at a complex trend. The government’s health ministry reminded the public that seasonal vaccination remains available and urged those over 65 and other vulnerable groups to get vaccinated. Officials also encouraged basic hygiene measures such as frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when ill to help reduce the spread of these common viruses. Read more: https://dirsante.gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites.gouvernement2024+fr+actualites+toutes_actualites+communiques+2026+01-janvier+15-infections-respiratoires.html Join Luxembourg Expats, the #1 homegrown community for expats in Luxembourg. Connect with people and businesses locally - discover expats focused local services, buy and sell items, find housing and apartment rentals and buys, events, discounts and meet people to make friends - all in one expats companion app in Luxembourg. Sign up free at www.luxembourgexpats.lu and become part of Luxembourg’s trusted expats network.