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Ursula von der Leyen is expected to address Luxembourg’s MEPs on the Commission’s priorities, as well as on the alliances that will enable these to be realised. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ursula von der Leyen is expected to explain her choices and alliances

Ahead of the State of the Union address, Luxembourg’s MEPs have set out their expectations. Whether it is strengthening defence, safeguarding social and climate achievements, or scaling back Brussels’ ambitions: their priorities differ, as do their demands of Ursula von der Leyen.

Marc Fassone • 15.09.2026

The CSSF points out that such unauthorised malicious access “constitutes a major ICT-related incident that must be reported”. (Photo: Romain Gamba/archive)

A critical vulnerability in Cisco is causing concern for the CSSF

Ioanna Schimizzi • 15.09.2026

“Since our requests are nothing extraordinary and reflect mechanisms already applied to other healthcare providers, we believe we can reach an agreement by 3 January 2027,” FFLAM federation manager Janssen Liu told Paperjam. Photo: Shutterstock

Laboratory negotiations start with three months left

Mike Gordon • 15.09.2026

Since March 2025, the police have fined 448 drivers for using the A3 car-sharing lane without authorisation. The new traffic management system is due to be phased in this autumn. (Photo: MMTP)

Traffic: 448 fines issued on the A3 car-sharing lane

Ioanna Schimizzi • 15.09.2026

At the ‘Grand Café de rentrée’ event on Wednesday 16 September, Alexandra Renault (pictured here in the centre) explains how the charity helps new arrivals find their feet and build connections. (Photo: provided by Alexandra Renault/Luxembourg Accueil)

Alexandra Renault: “We are hearing the same needs as 50 years ago”

Louise Braibant • 15.09.2026

Charlotte Junck, the future director of the UEL, has held the position of head of legal at Päiperléck since 2017. A lawyer by training, she specialises in particular in litigation and commercial law. (Photo: UEL)

Charlotte Junck appointed director of the UEL

Rebeca Suay • 15.09.2026

Fernand Ernster, president of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, and Vladimír Dlouhý, president of Eurochambres. (Photos: Romain Gamba/archives, Eurochambres. Layout: Paperjam)

Competitiveness: the gap between companies’ commitments and reality

Vladimír Dlouhý et Fernand Ernster • 15.09.2026

“Even when only limited sales volumes are involved, these fixed costs and administrative procedures can become disproportionate,” said Carlo Thelen, Chamber of Commerce director general. Photo: Shutterstock

Small sellers face packaging hurdles in every EU market

Mike Gordon • 15.09.2026

Laurent Mosar questioned the government, in particular, about banks that reportedly require up to 40% equity for certain rental investments. Gilles Roth does not confirm the extent of this practice, but points out that lenders must ‘rigorously assess each customer’s ability to repay’ and may require a deposit commensurate with the specifics of the application. (Photos: Paperjam/archives. Montage: Paperjam)

Mortgage: what your bank may ask you for

Thierry Labro • 15.09.2026

Ruy Pinto, former interim CEO and chief technology officer of SES, is taking the helm of a Luxembourg Space Agency that has lost its two top executives, for at least six months. (Photo: SES/archives)

Ruy Pinto takes over Space Agency after both leaders depart

Thierry Labro • 14.09.2026

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The minister instead said the risk was limited because VFS Global processed the information exclusively on behalf of the Luxembourg authorities. Photo: SIP

Luxembourg visa data may be stored in Mumbai

Mike Gordon • 14.09.2026

Gilles Roth is championing a reform designed to make taxation independent of marital status. Its effects will, however, vary depending on income and household composition. These variations need to be quantified. (Photo: Marc Fassone/Paperjam)

Tax reform: families treated unequally under the flat-rate system

Marc Fassone • 14.09.2026

Luxembourg’s top ranking is primarily due to the way the indicator is calculated: Eurostat relates the total volume of rail freight recorded in the country to its population. (Photo: CFL)

Luxembourg leads the way in rail freight per capita

Ioanna Schimizzi • 14.09.2026

Following several packages of measures since 2023, Gilles Roth and Claude Meisch have presented a new set of measures to boost the housing market. (Photo: Ministère des Finances)

Housing: a brick-by-brick approach

Marc Fassone • 14.09.2026

The practical implications of the tax reform will become clearer when the Finance Committee examines the parliamentary report on personal taxation. (Photo: Sophie Margue/SIP/archive)

Tax reform’s winners and losers come into focus

Mike Gordon • 14.09.2026

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