Politics & Institutions

Europe is facing profound and complex challenges. At a time when anti-democratic forces are gaining ground globally, and disinformation threatens to erode trust within our societies, the role of independent, pluralistic media has never been more essential. (Photo: Shutterstock)
POLITICS

European media and journalists mark Europe Day with a renewed commitment 

On this Europe Day, media organisations and journalists across the continent come together to reaffirm their shared commitment to a strong, democratic, and united Europe.

European Magazine Media Association • 08:00
“I don’t think that citizens question what Europe delivers in concrete terms,” said Luxembourg MEP Marc Angel. “They want more Europe.” Photo: Paperjam/archives
POLITICS

Europe must act – citizens expect more, not less

Mike Gordon • 05:00
The IMF has called for tighter lending standards for mortgages. Luxembourg’s banks are accustomed to managing this risk, the ABBL replied on Thursday 7 May. (Photo: Shutterstock)
POLITICS

Mortgage loans: the ABBL plays down the risk highlighted by the IMF

Thierry Labro • 08.05.2026
“The tripartite will revolve around all the questions linked to the consequences of the energy crisis created by this war in the Middle East,” said Prime Minister Luc Frieden on Friday. Photo: Paperjam archives
POLITICS

Frieden says energy tripartite will focus on crisis fallout

Mike Gordon • 08.05.2026
According to the hearings and supporting documents, works are still planned or underway at several former industrial buildings in the Belval district, including the Massenoire cultural centre. Photo: SIP
POLITICS

Major Luxembourg projects still unfinished years after launch

Mike Gordon • 08.05.2026
Tawfik Jelassi is one of the key figures responsible for leading the international roll-out of the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence—the world’s first global regulatory framework dedicated to AI, which has been endorsed by the organisation’s 193 member states. (Photo: ITU/D.Woldu)
INSTITUTIONS

Unesco, AI and the global divide feared by Tawfik Jelassi

Thierry Labro • 08.05.2026
The hospitality sector remains the sector most affected by the irregularities identified during ITM inspections. In 2025, inspections identified 132 employees working illegally, ahead of the construction and retail sectors. (Photo: Shutterstock)
INSTITUTIONS

Irregularities in the workplace: the hospitality sector well ahead

Rebeca Suay • 08.05.2026
In her dealings with social partners and healthcare providers, minister Martine Deprez is striving to strike the right balance between rigorous management and a healthcare system based on solidarity. (Photo: Ministry of Health and Social Security)
POLITICS

Healthcare: a system under severe strain and irreconcilable positions

Marc Fassone • 08.05.2026
The government has adopted a national climate adaptation strategy for the period 2025–2035. The plan sets out 152 measures across 17 sectors designed to prepare local authorities, infrastructure, public services and the population for heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and flood risks associated with global warming. (Photo: Romain Gamba/archive)
POLITICS

Luxembourg is preparing for future heatwaves and floods

Rebeca Suay • 08.05.2026
“This war has consequences for Luxembourg: in energy, in supply, in inflation,” said UEL president Michel Reckinger. Photo: SIP
POLITICS

UEL pushes to keep energy tripartite narrowly focused

Mike Gordon • 08.05.2026
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Martine Deprez, Minister for Health and Social Security, spoke at the Mini Health Summit. (Photo : Julian Pierrot / Paperjam)
POLITICS

Health at work: five key figures highlighted by the health minister

Maëlle Hamma • 08.05.2026
The departure of the three Big Four teams means a significant drop in revenue. But it is up to the executive committee, said ABBL CEO Jerry Grbic, to ensure that the association remains in the black. (Photo: Romain Gamba)
INSTITUTIONS

The three Big Four, unhappy with the ABBL… have already been replaced

Thierry Labro • 08.05.2026
Mark Konstantinidis is a postdoctoral researcher at the Luxembourg Centre for European Law, University of Luxembourg. Photo: Mark Konstantinidis
INSTITUTIONS

Trade and EU strategic autonomy in turbulent geopolitical times

Dr Mark Konstantinidis* • 08.05.2026
Türkiye’s ambassador to Luxembourg, Faruk Kaymakcı, who took office on 19 January 2026. “We are not asking for any favour from the EU. We are asking for fair treatment.” (Photo: Jan Hanrion/Paperjam)
INSTITUTIONS

“If the EU wants to be an efficient global actor, it must have Türkiye”

Louise Braibant • 08.05.2026
“The strength of the financial centre today depends as much on the soundness of the banks as on Luxembourg’s ability to remain a country where businesses and talented individuals want to settle and grow,” said ABBL president Yves Stein. Photo: Romain Gamba/Paperjam
ECONOMY

ABBL: solid banks facing a more challenging environment

Thierry Labro • 07.05.2026
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