🇱🇺 Minister of Defence, Minister for Mobility & Public Works, Minister for Gender Equality & Diversity. Personal account.

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🎉🎂 Op der Feier zum 75. Anniversaire vum Groupement des Entrepreneurs hun ech d’Wichtegkeet vun Investissementer an eis Infrastrukturen, méi einfachen a séiere Prozeduren, enger moderner Mobilitéit & méi Resilienz ënnerstrach. 🇱🇺 investéiert weider an d’Zukunft vun eisem Land!
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Haut gouf de Bamléierpad zu Bech-Klengmaacher ageweit, deen an Zesummenaarbecht mat der Gemeng an der Stroossebauverwaltung entstanen ass. @Yuriko_Backes @gouv_lu
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Haut goufen an der Chamberkommissioun fir Mobilitéit an ëffentlech Aarbechten zwee wichteg Dossiere virgestallt: 🚆 Pôle de mobilité Hollerech 🚛 Fuer- a Rouzäiten am Giddertransport @Yuriko_Backes @ChambreLux @gouv_lu
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D’Ministeren @Yuriko_Backes an @LeonGloden waren haut zu Jonglënster bei der offizieller Aweiung vum Policekommissariat a Präsenz vum Buergermeeschter Ben Ries. @gouv_lu @MAINTLuxembourg @PoliceLux
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Today marks the International Day of Peace. Luxembourg will continue to invest in peace, by promoting multilateralism, dialogue and full, equal and meaningful participation of women at all levels. A commitment symbolized by the
famous "Knotted Gun", a gift from 🇱🇺 to the @UN.
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In Luxembourg we have the longest continuous cycling bridge in Europe: the *Vëlodukt* between Esch & Belval! It connects our industrial past w/sustainable, modern mobility. Discover the book tracing the impressive project👉🏼 velodukt.lu/?fbclid=IwdGRjcA… #MobilityMatters #QualityOfLife
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Haut huet d’Ministesch @Yuriko_Backes 4 AgentInnen vun der Stroossebauverwaltung offiziell vereedegt. Mir gratuléieren hinnen häerzlech zu dësem Meilesteen a wënschen hinne vill Freed a vill Erfolleg bei hirer deeglecher Aarbecht 👏🏼 @gouv_lu
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Together with Minister of the Economy @LexDelles, I visited @Tadaweb. The Luxembourg based company is turning publicly available information and open-source intelligence into actionable insights for cooperations, security & defence.
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On #DemocracyDay, we reaffirm our commitment to a society where everyone can participate, is respected & can make a contribution. In a time of geopolitical upheaval, wars & conflicts, we must strengthen our democracy against external threats, to preserve our freedoms & peace.
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Haut huet d’Ministesch @Yuriko_Backes zesumme mam Wirtschaftsminister @LexDelles d'Fret-Aktivitéite vun der CFL besicht – e strategeschen Acteur fir d'Diversifikatioun vun eiser Wirtschaft. @gouv_lu @MinEcoLux @CFLinfos
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Emma Bonino, longtime Italian liberal leader and former European Commissioner. A fearless liberal and lifelong champion of freedom, human rights and a stronger Europe, she leaves an extraordinary legacy in Italy and across our continent. Our heartfelt condolences go to her family, friends and our colleagues in Italy.
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D'Europäesch Mobilitéitswoch steet virun der Dier! Vum 16. bis den 22. September organiséieren och hei am Land eng Rei Gemengen nees flott Aktioune ronderëm de Vëlo an den ëffentlechen Transport. 👉 Maacht mat an entdeckt all d’Evenementer op mobiliteitswoch.lu !
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25 years later. Sometimes it feels like yesterday, but a quarter century has passed since the 9/11 attacks. A day that changed the city that I love & the lives of so many people, forever. Never forget. Hate can never win. Solidarity, compassion, unity & love must always prevail.
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Haut huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes 2 AgentInnen vun der Verwaltung fir ëffentlechen Transport (ATP) offiziell vereedegt. Mir gratuléieren hinnen häerzlech zu dësem Meilesteen a wënschen hinne vill Freed a vill Erfolleg bei hirer deeglecher Aarbecht 👏🏼 @gouv_lu
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D’Ministesch @yurikobackes huet haut zesumme mam ILRES déi éischt Resultater vun der Luxmobil-Ëmfro 2025 presentéiert. D'Resultater hëllefen, d'Mobilitéit vu muer ze plangen an de PNM2040 virzebereeden. 🚍🚆🚲 🟦Anticipéieren & Plangen
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Today, I participated in a virtual meeting of the 🇺🇦 Ukraine Defence Contact Group under German & UK leadership. The coordination of our collective effort in support of Ukraine & the translation of financial commitments into delivery of equipment are vital for Ukraine’s success!
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Face à la terrible tragédie qui a frappé l'île de Fogo au Cap-Vert, c'est avec une profonde tristesse que je tiens à exprimer mes plus sincères condoléances aux familles des victimes, à leurs proches et à l'ensemble du peuple cap-verdien. 🇨🇻🤝🇱🇺
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Dës Woch gëtt d’Ministesch @yurikobackes op RTL Radio weider Informatiounen zum Thema vun der Europäescher Mobilitéitswoch 2026. Dëst Joer ass d‘Thema «Mobility for everyone»: Egal ob jonk oder al,an der Stad oder um Land,jidderee soll sech sécher a komfortabel kënne fortbeweegen
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Violence does not keep business hours. Neither should support. At Luxembourg’s National Centre for Victims of Violence with Minister @Yuriko_Backes, I saw a powerful model: 24/7, survivor-centred care bringing medical, psychosocial, legal & police support under one roof.
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Thank you, Minister, for the warm welcome and substantive exchange. 🇱🇺 steadfast leadership on gender equality, reproductive health & multilateralism matters Grateful for our strong partnership and shared commitment to turning rights into reality for women and girls everywhere.
Delighted to welcome 🇺🇳 @unfpachief to Luxembourg today for an exchange on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and the protection of fundamental rights. 🇱🇺 remains a strong supporter of multilateralism & international cooperation.
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