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Luxembourg Moselle: reading the landscape on the labelCôtes, coteaux, lieu-dit: these terms tell you about a wine’s origin. A few pointers to help you understand the PDO without confusing it with a tasting preference.
Restaurants must be clear about allergensAn appetising dish name does not tell you everything that goes into it. In Luxembourg, written information about allergens must be accessible and up to date.
Food waste: what the 2030 target really meansThe European Union sets national reduction targets. In the kitchen, understanding what we throw away is a practical place to start.
Eating local: start with the producer, not the sloganIn Luxembourg, a directory helps you find producers. A good starting point for asking specific questions about what you put on your plate.
The organic logo alone does not tell you where your meal comes fromThe starry leaf indicates a certified method of production. To understand where the ingredients come from, you also need to read the accompanying wording.
Food dates: two labels, two decisionsA date that has passed does not always mean the same thing. Guidance from the ALVA and EFSA on reading the packaging before deciding.
Africa, Europe, UN: food security links the issuesMeeting in New York on 20 September, the three partners linked peace, finance and food. The communiqué sets out priorities, but does not prove they have been achieved.
Food safety: what Europe wants to simplifyThe Council set out its position on 30 September. Pesticide residues, authorisations and checks are part of a dossier that is still under negotiation.
European fisheries: modernising boats, conserving resourcesThe Council is preparing European support for 2028–2034. Its partial position concerns the rules; the overall budget remains to be negotiated.
Cholera: fewer cases reported, more deathsThe 2025 figures published by the WHO on 29 September show an increase in deaths. Behind the totals, access to water and healthcare remains central.
Growing food for the Moon: three agencies start with a ground-based demonstratorNASA, the Canadian Space Agency and DLR are preparing joint work on crops in controlled environments. The announcement on 30 September concerns a preparatory step, not a greenhouse already installed on the Moon.
Unemployment in Luxembourg: why 6.5% and thousands of vacancies coexistFrom July to September 2026, unemployment in Luxembourg rises from 6.3 to 6.5%. Job vacancies, graduates, young people, cross-border workers: ADEM figures explained, along with useful steps to take.