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Luxembourg 4th Best Connectivity in the EU Statement 20/01/22 05:59:00

Luxembourg has the 4th best connectivity in the EU according to the 2021 Digital Economy Society Index (DESI) . With a score of more than 11% above the EU average, the country also performed well in the section ‘digital public services’. Read more..
Luxembourg ranked 22nd in IMD World Digital Competitiveness Index 2021 Statement 19/01/22 06:59:00

By scoring 22nd overall place in the IMD 2021 World Digital Competitiveness ranking, Luxembourg made up 6 places from 2020. Besides its strong performance in the 'technology' category, Luxembourg also improved its position in all 3 of the 'future readiness' subcategories. Read more..
Luxembourg among top 25 innovative economies Statement 18/01/22 06:20:00

Luxembourg is ranked 23rd in the 2021 Global Innovation Index which ranks world economies according to their innovation capabilities. The study confirms the country's ability to effectively translate innovation investments into innovation outputs. Read more..

Inauguration of the B Medical Manufacturing facility in Mundra, Gujarat Statement 12/01/22

On 11 January, the Ambassador, Her Excellency Mrs. Peggy Frantzen and the Consul, Mr. Jean Marc Reding alongwith the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying of the Indian Government, Mr. Parshottam Rupala who joined virtually, participated in the inauguration ceremony of the new manufacturing plant of Luxembourg based global leader in vaccine cold chain B Medical Systems in Mundra, Gujarat. The Prime Minister of Luxembourg H.E. Mr. Xavier Bettel in his virtual message at the inauguration congratulated B Medical Systems for their new manufacturing facility, which will be its 1st outside Luxembourg and wished them the best for their new journey to ‘’Make in India’’. Read more..
New Ministers of the Luxembourg Government Statement 07/01/22

In a cabinet reshuffle of the Luxembourg Government , Mrs. Paulette Lenert, the Minister of Health, Consumer Protection and Minister Delegate for Social Security was promoted to Deputy Prime Minister and three new Ministers took oath on Wednesday. The newly appointed Ministers are: Mrs. Yuriko Backes, the first female Minister of Finance, Mr. Claude Haagen, the new Minister of Agriculture, Viticulture, Rural Development & Social Security, as well as Mr. Georges Engel who is the new Minister of Sports, Labour, Employment and Social & Solidarity Economy. The oath taking ceremony was held by H.R.H the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, in the presence of the Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Xavier Bettel. Read more..
Watch the Bloomberg report on ’Space Mining led by Luxembourg’ Statement 05/01/22

Watch this video, a report from Bloomberg covering the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg’s space ecosystem, its emergence as a leader in space mining, satellites and how the country became a prime destination for space entrepreneurs.
Link to the video: bloom.bg/3ztutNt
Research Landscape in Luxembourg Statement 23/12/21

Read the new brochure "Research Landscape in Luxembourg" which provides a comprehensive overview of the higher education and research landscape in Luxembourg. It contains details of the national research system, institutions, priority areas, funding programmes, and efforts undertaken by all stakeholders and the Luxembourg government to position the country as a prime research destination. Research Luxembourg Read the brochure..
Crossroads magazine autumn 2021 edition released Statement 22/12/21

The autumn 2021 edition of the Crossroads magazine, the international publication from Luxembourg Trade and Invest has been released. The issue focuses on how the outstanding digital infrastructure, skills and support for R&D and innovation is helping Luxembourg companies adapt Industry 4.0. Read more..