Luxembourg and the EU

Latest business news about Luxembourg and the European Union.

Eurozone chief hails Greek action, vows solidarity — 03 March 2010, 16:09 CET

Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the eurozone finance ministers' group, hailed a Greek plan Wednesday to cut spending by 4.8 billion euros (6.5 billion dollars), saying financial aid would be there if needed to help fight the nation's debt crisis.

Eurozone will help Greece: Luxembourg — 26 February 2010, 22:40 CET

Eurozone countries will help Greece get out of its financial bind if necessary, Luxembourg Finance Minister Luc Frieden said on Friday, as markets showed deep concern about how Greece will refund its public finances.

Luxembourg willing to pay extra for A400M: minister — 10 February 2010, 14:32 CET

Luxembourg stands ready to cover some of the extra costs of building the Airbus A400M military transport plane, its defence minister, Jean-Marie Halsdorf, said in a document seen Wednesday.

EU tiptoes into Luxembourg tax row — 19 January 2010, 20:23 CET

European finance ministers have agreed to break up a multi-pronged bid to force Austria and Luxembourg to open up banking secrecy laws in the fight against tax fraud.

Luxembourg warns EU wasting its time on tax fraud drive — 19 January 2010, 11:46 CET

Luxembourg's Finance Minister Luc Frieden warned on Tuesday that European Union partners are wasting their time trying to bully him into an agreement on fighting tax fraud.

Luxembourg FM calls for European tax — 18 January 2010, 16:07 CET

Luxembourg's finance minister called for a new tax to fund the European Union's budget, saying in Monday's Le Figaro newspaper he favoured a levy on financial transactions or a carbon tax.

Europe's German-speaking countries to confer on bank secrecy — 16 January 2010, 14:47 CET

Europe's German-speaking countries will confer over the issue of banking secrecy and the automatic exchange of information demanded by the European Union, Austria's finance minister said Saturday.

Juncker wins Spanish EU presidency backing for euro job — 08 January 2010, 16:16 CET

The EU's Spanish presidency gave its backing on Friday for Luxembourg's Jean-Claude Juncker to be given a new mandate to lead the group of countries that use the euro in economic and monetary matters.

East Jerusalem not part of Israel: European minister — 07 December 2009, 18:22 CET

East Jerusalem, which Palestinians want as a national capital, is "not part of Israel," Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said Monday ahead of a meeting with his EU counterparts.

Juncker to stand for new term as head of eurozone — 01 December 2009, 23:42 CET

The man who heads the 16 countries that use the euro currency -- the economic engine at the heart of continental Europe -- announced Tuesday that he wants a new, two-and-a-half year mandate in charge.

Merkel ally backs Juncker for EU presidency: report — 13 November 2009, 17:37 CET

The speaker of the German parliament, an ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, backs Luxembourg's Jean-Claude Juncker for European Union president, a press report cited him as saying on Friday.

Merkel ally backs Juncker for EU presidency: report — 13 November 2009, 16:42 CET

The speaker of the German parliament, an ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, backs Luxembourg's Jean-Claude Juncker for European Union president, a press report cited him as saying on Friday.

Merkel ally backs Juncker for EU presidency: report — 13 November 2009, 14:07 CET

The speaker of the German parliament, an ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, backs Luxembourg's Jean-Claude Juncker for European Union president, a press report cited him as saying on Friday.

Luxembourg PM says interested by top EU job: media — 27 October 2009, 11:35 CET

Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker threw his hat into the ring to become the first EU president, in an interview with French daily Le Monde released Tuesday.

Representation of the European Commission in Luxembourg — 28 October 2009, 00:58 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representatino in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg: Economy Overview — 28 October 2009, 00:57 CET

Luxembourg's stable, high-income economy - benefiting from its proximity to France, Belgium, and Germany - has historically featured solid growth, low inflation, and low unemployment.

Luxembourg Investment Climate 2009 — 28 October 2009, 00:56 CET

The Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg offers a very favorable and welcoming attitude toward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Access to finance — 28 October 2009, 00:56 CET

Information about the sources of finance available to SMEs.

Setting up a business in Luxembourg — 28 October 2009, 00:55 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Luxembourg and useful information on the documents required.

Luxembourg FM rejects Blair as EU president — 08 October 2009, 10:07 CET

Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn came out publicly against former British leader Tony Blair as future European Union president, in an interview published Thursday.

Commission refers Luxembourg to European Court of Justice - briefing — 25 June 2009, 16:11 CET

The European Commission has decided to refer Luxembourg to the European Court of Justice over its incorrect application of certain provisions of the Savings Tax Directive as regards interest payments made to beneficial owners who benefit from so-called "non-domiciled resident" status in their country of residence.

EU takes Luxembourg to court in tax haven dispute — 25 June 2009, 16:15 CET

The European Commission announced on Thursday that it is taking Luxembourg to court over its alleged use of "non-domiciled resident" status for tax avoidance.

Luxembourg and the euro — 04 February 2008, 00:09 CET

Luxembourg is a founding member of the European Union and was one of the first-wave EU countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999.

Luxembourg country profile — 04 January 2010, 23:39 CET

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small country surrounded by Belgium, France and Germany. Luxembourg is one of the founding countries of the European Community, now the EU.

ALFI Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry — 07 August 2006, 17:35 CET

ALFI - Association Luxembourgeoise des Fonds d'Investissement - the official trade association of the world's 4th largest investment fund industry, strives to protect the interests of its members and to promote Luxembourg as a major financial centre. Its mission statement is: To lead industry efforts to make Luxembourg the most attractive international center for investment funds.