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In light of the steady rise in pupil numbers and the shortcomings revealed by Pisa, Claude Meisch advocates a transformation of the school system that begins right from the start of a child’s schooling. (Photo: Marc Fassone/Paperjam)
POLITICS

Facing Pisa, Claude Meisch defends his reform strategy

With 121,181 pupils expected, the school continues to grow at a steady pace. Faced with demographic pressure and the shortcomings revealed by Pisa, Claude Meisch is focusing on linguistic diversification, earlier intervention and strengthening inclusion. And he refuses to present these initiatives as a stopgap measure.

Marc Fassone • 10.09.2026
More and more housing, yet ever less accessibility. Idea wants to move away from the tendency to see new-build housing as the sole solution to the housing crisis. (Photo: Nader Ghavami/Paperjam)
POLITICS

The Idea Foundation wants to put an end to the ‘build more’ approach

Marc Fassone • 10.09.2026
From left: Jean-Louis Zeien, coordinator of the Initiative pour un devoir de vigilance; Noémie Sadler, president of the Commission consultative des Droits de l’Homme; and lawyer François Moyse. Paperjam
POLITICS

Luxembourg urged to go beyond EU rules on corporate liability

Mike Gordon • 10.09.2026
Martine Deprez will have to strike the right balance between structural reforms and financial stability. (Photo: Ministère de la Santé)
POLITICS

Health: Martine Deprez faces a tense autumn with doctors

Marc Fassone • 10.09.2026
The “Plattform fir Demokratie” aims to foster a culture of debate and strengthen Luxembourg’s institutions before they come under direct threat and cease to exist.  (Photo: Julian Pierrot/Paperjam)
POLITICS

The “Plattform fir Demokratie” aims to protect the institutions

Marc Fassone • 09.09.2026
According to the SEW/OGBL, the successive reforms undertaken since 2011 have failed. The trade union is calling for an increase in staffing levels. (Photo: OGBL)
POLITICS

A return to work marked by mistrust for the OGBL

Marc Fassone • 09.09.2026
The withdrawal of the US-based OpenEvidence platform from Europe is an excellent example of how to set limits on the use of artificial intelligence by doctors. (Photo: Shutterstock)
POLITICS

OpenEvidence: when a patient’s health is exposed to AI

Thierry Labro • 09.09.2026
The National Centre for Victims of Violence (CNVV), set up by the government and run by the Luxembourg Red Cross, received 777 requests for assistance between its opening on 29 April 2025 and 31 July this year. (Photo: Shutterstock)
POLITICS

777 people sought help from the victim support centre

Ioanna Schimizzi • 09.09.2026
Kevin Seow, Vice-President of Corporate Development for Asia Pacific at SES, alongside the Prime Minister, Luc Frieden. (Photo: ME)
TECHNOLOGY

SES is establishing its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore

Ioanna Schimizzi • 09.09.2026
Unveiled in March and in circulation since 11 May, the new Luxembourg passport uses a state-of-the-art protocol, which has been available since early January. However, not all airports are equipped to handle it. (Photo: SIP)
POLITICS

New passport runs into problems with some readers

Thierry Labro • 09.09.2026
Xavier Bettel, Adel Al-Saleh and Lex Delles were in India on Tuesday for the opening of SES’s new campus. (Photo: MAE Luxembourg)
POLITICS

SES is making Chennai a hub for its global operations

Thierry Labro • 09.09.2026
Auditors at the European Court of Auditors have highlighted numerous problems in estimating the size of the illicit tobacco market and ways to organise the fight against it more effectively. (Photo: Shutterstock)
POLITICS

Illicit tobacco: €13bn gone up in smoke

Thierry Labro • 09.09.2026
Is Marc Spautz still the minister for compromise, or is he gradually becoming the minister responsible for managing labour disputes within the Frieden government? (Photo: Paperjam/archives)
POLITICS

Working hours: Marc Spautz’s new test

Marc Fassone • 09.09.2026
The government wants to reduce the tax on certain plug-in hybrid company cars from 2027. Only models emitting a maximum of 50g of CO₂ per kilometre according to the WLTP cycle would be affected. (Photo: Shutterstock)
POLITICS

Towards lower tax rates for plug-in hybrids

Rebeca Suay • 08.09.2026
Gilles Roth must raise more funds despite less favourable revenue trends, whilst preparing for a costly tax reform. (Photo: Marc Fassone/Paperjam)
POLITICS

2027 budget: the equation gets tougher for Gilles Roth

Marc Fassone • 08.09.2026
With the CSSF’s annual report, the nature of the problems associated with opening bank accounts is changing. Banks are not equipped with the technology that would enable them to do the job better… and faster. (Photo: Paperjam/Archives)
POLITICS

The account still doesn’t add up

Thierry Labro • 08.09.2026
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