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The third phase of a closely watched pilot project is to see the rolling mill covered by a hood, rather like those you would find in a kitchen, to suck up to 95% of black dust. An environmental issue. (Photo: Paperjam)

Tariffs and energy: ArcelorMittal urges the EU to act

At its New Year’s ceremony on Wednesday 21 January in Differdange, ArcelorMittal Luxembourg drew a harsh assessment of the steel situation in Europe. Faced with global overcapacity, pressure from imports and energy costs, the group is calling for rapid European measures to preserve a competitive, low-carbon steel industry. And it is delighted with its new dust capture installation.

Thierry Labro • 21.01.2026

Electrified vehicles played an increasingly important role in the Group’s European results. (Photo: ChatGPT)

Renault Group posts a third consecutive year of growth

Émilio Naud • 20.01.2026

The new HR director took up his post on 2 January. (Photo: Melting Prod SPRL/Renault Group)

Louis de Montmarin: new HR director of Renault Group Benelux

Émilio Naud • 19.01.2026

Minister for Mobility and Public Works Yuriko Backes, alongside the directors of Luxair, lux-Airport and Embraer, in front of the airline's new aircraft during its inaugural flight on the Luxembourg-Vienna route. (Photo: Luxair)

Luxair renews its fleet with the Embraer E195-E2

Rebeca Suay • 19.01.2026

Adel Al-Saleh emphasised the structuring role of the future Space Campus, where SES intends to play a central role. The group's ambition is to be its largest tenant and to anchor its new industrial capabilities there for the long term. (Photo: Paperjam)

SES wants to build its satellites and... in Luxembourg

Thierry Labro • 16.01.2026

Together, the two groups will form a company with more than 250 employees in Belux. (Photo: Wako Group)

Aluzon joins Wako Group to form a leading Belux player

Émilio Naud • 14.01.2026

Luxembourg-based Beretta Holding SA has amassed a 9.95% stake in Sturm, Ruger & Co., setting the stage for a potential governance showdown as the US gunmaker’s profits fall. Photo: Shutterstock

Luxembourg-based Beretta Holdings tightens grip on Sturm, Ruger

Kangkan Halder • 14.01.2026

“Autofestival is also an opportunity to focus on the automotive sector, its difficulties, get its messages across.” Among them, in particular, that of maintaining support after 30 June 2026 in order to halt the downward trend in 100% electric vehicle registrations. (Photo: DR)

Electric market stagnates as Autofestival looms

Ioanna Schimizzi • 12.01.2026

Defu would have been allowed to acquire only a minority stake in Circuit Foil Luxembourg, with minority voting rights and no veto power over management decisions, China’s Jiujiang Defu Technology said, citing Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy. Library photo: Simon Schmitt

Defu abandons Circuit Foil Luxembourg deal after ministry limits

Kangkan Halder • 12.01.2026

The Polestar 4 is establishing itself as the flagship model and is among the fastest-growing vehicles in the premium D-SUV segment. (Photo: Polestar)

Polestar signs record year in 2025 and accelerates in Luxembourg

Thierry Labro • 12.01.2026

The Ford Puma was the best-selling model during the fourth quarter of 2025. (Photo: Shutterstock)

+1.1% for car sales in Luxembourg in 2025

Émilio Naud • 07.01.2026

“The idea is now clear: as soon as a technology reaches sufficient maturity and a solid business model, we bring it out in a dedicated structure. Kore is the first example of this model,” sums up Joost Van Oorschot. (Photo: Patricia Pitsch/Paperjam)

Kore, the first silicon revolution in 100 years

Thierry Labro • 23.12.2025

“Our role is not to look away from what’s happening here on earth, but to offer an interlude that doesn’t insult reality,” philosophises Noëlle Marchand. (Photo generated by an AI)

Christmas Inc’s Noëlle Marchand: “No second chance to nail Christmas”

Pierre Théobald • 19.12.2025

Twisted Cat’s Dudelanger Pils – Altitude Edition can be found on a Luxair flight heading to your favourite destination Photo: Luxair

Luxair adds award-winning Luxembourg beer to in-flight menu

Mike Gordon • 18.12.2025

Adecoagro is active in crops, rice, dairy, sugar, ethanol and renewable energy in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Adecoagro takes control of Profertil in a $1.1bn deal

Émilio Naud • 15.12.2025

Taking over from Georges Mischo this Thursday 11 December at the helm of the Ministry of Labour, Marc Spautz also inherits files that have been on his desk for several months, such as Liberty Steel Dudelange. (Photos: Ioanna Schimizzi/SIP/PANCAKE! Photographie)

Trade unions await Marc Spautz on Liberty Steel

Ioanna Schimizzi • 11.12.2025

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