Articles by lux-editor

17th February 2022

EU co-ordinating enhanced COVID-19 response

In the COVID-19 Global Action Meeting, convened by US Secretary of State Blinken and gathering the EU, represented by Commissioner Urpilainen, and other partner countries, participants discussed a ‘Covid Global Action Plan’ on 14 [...]

17th February 2022

EU Parliament celebrates 20th anniversary of the Euro

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Euro banknotes and coins. On January 1, 2002, Europeans in 12 countries woke up to a world in which they had to use a new currency. The cash changeover was the biggest currency change in [...]

17th February 2022

The ‘Nanny State’ has become endemic during the pandemic

Even a “good” thing can become “bad” if done to excess. By way of an example, up to 60% of the human body is made up of water, and it is universally agreed that staying hydrated is important for our health. Yet while drinking water has health benefits, drinking too much water over short periods [...]

1st January 2022

Social security the most expensive ministry

Health insurance is a major expenditure item for the Ministry of Social Security. It remains the most expensive ministry in the government, according to the 2021-2025 multiannual budget. It is followed by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of the [...]

1st January 2022

Blockchain technology for enhanced transparency

While there have been plenty of innovative developments in banking and finance, there are also challenges, from know-your-customer automation to cybersecurity. This section reflects on this rapid evolution, beginning with a discussion with HSBC’s Luxembourg country CISO, Krystina [...]