Luxembourg and the EU

Latest business news about Luxembourg and the European Union

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Commission refers Luxembourg to European Court of Justice - briefing — 25 June 2009, 17:11 CET

Luxembourg is a member of the European Union

EU takes Luxembourg to court in tax haven dispute — 25 June 2009, 17:15 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 votes with Juncker expected to retain power — 07 June 2009, 15:31 CET

Luxembourg voters headed for the polls Sunday in national and European elections with Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker expected to easily win a fresh mandate after 14 years at the helm.

Luxembourg lawmakers protest German tax haven jibe — 07 May 2009, 00:57 CET

Luxembourg lawmakers unanimously backed a resolution on Wednesday protesting the German finance minister's attacks on banking secrecy, which they said hurt relations between the two countries.

Luxembourg's Juncker says Eurogroup role depends on election — 04 May 2009, 23:11 CET

Luxembourg's Finance Minister Jean-Claude Juncker said on Monday his future as chairman of the Eurogroup forum of eurozone finance ministers depended on upcoming elections in his country.

Luxembourg, Switzerland blast G20 tax haven offensive — 03 April 2009, 11:25 CET

Luxembourg, Switzerland and Liechtenstein on Friday blasted a G20 offensive against tax havens, regretting their inclusion on an international "grey" list of offshore financial centres.

Relieved EU nations escape tax haven blacklist — 20 March 2009, 18:03 CET

The EU has reassured Luxembourg, Austria and Belgium that they will not figure on an international blacklist of tax havens to be drawn up at next month's key G20 summit.

Juncker defends Luxembourg's 'secret' banking system — 23 October 2008, 00:45 CET

Luxembourg, under the spotlight over its "secret" banking system, has defended its "philosophical" choice, denying it is a "tax haven" in a time of global financial instability.

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

The euro is the single currency shared by 15 of the European Union's Member States - Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Greece, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta - which together make up the eurozone. Around 317 million EU citizens now use the euro as their currency.

Luxembourg country profile — 04 January 2008, 13:16 CET

Luxembourg is a member of the European Union

ALFI Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry — 07 August 2006, 16:35 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.

British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg — 04 August 2006, 16:25 CET

An English-speaking forum for contact and communication among decision-makers, opinion formers and participants in the local and international business communities of Luxembourg.

Business Guides Luxembourg (Deloitte) — 04 August 2006, 16:24 CET

Country Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation in Luxembourg.