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We regret the announcement by the US Government of its intention to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty, although we share their concerns about implementation of the Treaty clauses by Russia.

“I fully support the statement issued yesterday by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, on the formation of a new government in Israel. (...)"

"I take note of the political agreement found in Israel on the formation of a new government, which foresees the annexation of part of the West Bank."

The thirteenth edition of the annual report on the government’s European policy has recently been adopted by the government.

I thank the Greek authorities and especially my friends, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias and the Alternate Minister Georges Koumoutsakos, as well as the officials of the UNHCR and the IOM for having contributed to concretise this gesture of solidarity with Greece and to offer the perspective of a dignified life to these young people in our country.

In this unprecedented situation, it is legitimate that Member States adopt extraordinary measures to protect their citizens and overcome the crisis. We are however deeply concerned about the risk of violations of the principles of rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights arising from the adoption of certain emergency measures.

Luxembourg's foreign policy chief Jean Asselborn spoke by phone with the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi, this Monday 30 March 2020.

At Luxembourg's request to set up a patient reception structure next to the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL), the Capellen-based NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) was able to respond quickly and adequately by deploying staff and equipment on site.

Twenty-five years ago, on March 26th 1995, the provisions implementing the Schengen Agreements, which had been signed 10 years before, entered into force. These provisions included the removal of border controls which marked one of the most tangible achievements of European integration.

In order to fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19), a patient reception structure next to the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg will be installed during the next few days, with the support of the NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency) which has provided us with the equipment.

The Directorate of Immigration of the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs underlines that in the current crisis situation, it is essential to limit the movement of people at the national and international level to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs asks Luxembourg nationals and residents who are currently staying abroad or studying abroad to urgently check their possibilities to make their way back to Luxembourg.

'I would like to express my great concern at the recent decision by the Iranian authorities to issue new identity cards only to citizens of the Muslim, Jewish, Christian or Zoroastrian faiths.'

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs advises against all non-essential travels to other countries. Luxembourgish nationals currently outside of Luxembourg who wish to come back to the country will have to contact their travel agency, tour operator or airline.

Following the announcement made by the Prime Minister of Israel, Benyamin Netanyahu, on 25 February 2020 that his government intends to proceed with the construction of 3500 settlements in the strategic E1 zone, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Jean Asselborn, wishes to make a statement.