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Jobs · Nov 11, 2026CGFP wants coworking excluded from public servants’ teleworking limitCGFP is calling for hours spent in a coworking space no longer to count towards the teleworking limit for public servants. For cross-border workers, the ministry distinguishes between the administrative calculation and the workplace considered for tax purposes.

The buildings and courtyard of Neimënster Abbey in Luxembourg’s Grund district.

Finance · Nov 11, 2026Inclusive finance: three models vying for the prize in LuxembourgChancen International, Fundación Paraguaya and iFarmer offer three different ways to support young people: financing training based on future income, combining credit and mentoring, or supporting an agricultural business. The prize winner will be announced on 12 November at the EIB.

Economy · Nov 11, 2026Health insurance in Luxembourg: what the contribution increase in 2027 will changeThe health and maternity insurance contribution rate is due to rise from 5.60% to 5.85% on 1 January 2027. Here is how the increase will be shared and why it is intended to preserve the scheme’s reserve.

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Health · Nov 8, 2026Winter respiratory infections: reduce exposure, protect the most vulnerableFlu, Covid-19, RSV: symptoms and risks vary, but the preventive measures are the same. Here is official guidance on vaccination and protection in Luxembourg for winter 2026.

The cooling towers at the Cattenom nuclear power station.

Economy · Nov 8, 2026Electricity in France: what does the announced stability for winter cover?In France, the announced stability concerns the regulated electricity tariff and remains subject to a review deadline in February. Here is what it covers, and why it does not guarantee an identical bill for every household.

The Maare-Mosel-Radweg near Wittlich, Germany, in July 2022.

Economy · Nov 8, 2026German cycle tourism: what the €18.1 billion figure measuresIn Germany, spending related to cycle tourism reached €18.1 billion in 2025. This gross turnover is not the same as the €8.4 billion in value added: scope, spending and economic impact tell different stories.

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Lifestyle · Nov 8, 2026Houseplants in winter: adjusting light, watering and heatingIn winter, light, temperature and watering are linked. Here’s how to adapt houseplant care to the species and the actual conditions in the room.

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Society · Nov 7, 2026In Luxembourg, 33% say they have replaced some car journeysIn Luxembourg, 33% of respondents to the EIB’s 2026 survey say they have replaced some individual car journeys with car-sharing, public transport or cycling. The result measures reported journeys, not a lasting abandonment of the car.

Illuminated gantry cranes at the Le Havre container terminal, photographed in September 2014.

Economy · Nov 6, 2026French GDP: why activity is shrinking despite consumptionGDP fell by 0.1% in the third quarter of 2026. Exports, investment and stocks explain this result, which is distinct from annual growth.

Wall cavities prepared for cellulose insulation in a new-build property in France in 2011, illustrative image.

Environment · Nov 6, 2026Energy renovation: support at the heart of the dispute over energy-saving certificatesThe announced non-renewals affect several programmes. From equipment grants and household support to public-sector expertise, here is what is really at stake.

A man cools his head under water from a fountain, illustrative photograph.

Climate · Nov 4, 2026Climate and health: what the 2026 Lancet Countdown warning revealsMortality, exposure and protection: the 2026 report shows why the health effects of climate change demand more than a response to heatwaves.

Grassland and water in a wetland at Lake Andes, South Dakota

Nature and environment · Nov 4, 2026After COP17, financing nature also means reviewing the spending that harms itBiodiversity pledges do not tell the whole story. UN and IISD figures invite us to distinguish between money announced, harmful spending and benefits that have actually been assessed.