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Laurent Mosar, left, and Solvita Āboltiņa during an official visit to Luxembourg in March 2013.

Economy · Nov 12, 2026Civil service: Mosar wants to review the replacement of staff retiringLaurent Mosar’s proposal not to automatically replace every member of staff who retires raises a question of how to balance workforce changes, service quality and public investment.

A hand adjusts a radiator’s thermostatic valve.

Economy · Nov 12, 2026In France, 34% of households say they have difficulty paying some energy billsIn France, 34% of households surveyed say they have difficulty paying some energy bills in 2026, compared with 36% in 2025. This figure is distinct from the share of bills in household budgets, thermal discomfort and the vulnerability measure calculated by Insee.

A gas meter connected to pipes and supplying two boilers.

Economy · Nov 12, 2026Gas in Luxembourg: how to read the 2027 price forecastsStatec is considering three possible paths for gas prices in 2027, while a compensation payment of 15 cents per cubic metre has been extended. These two factors alone do not determine households’ final bills.

A few euro coins placed on a light-coloured fabric.

Economy · Nov 11, 2026Unexpected expenses: 21.8% of residents say they could not copeEurostat data for 2025 reveal wide differences by household and age. People living in a household with one adult and dependent children are particularly exposed.

A green and blue Chargy charging point installed near Colmar-Berg railway station.

Environment · Nov 11, 2026Klimabonus Mobilitéit: what is changing for cars and charging points until 2030The Klimabonus Mobilitéit has been extended until 2030. From 2027, some car dealers will be able to deduct the grant from the bill for a new vehicle; grants for charging points follow separate timetables and caps.

A boat near the shore of Lake Turkana in Kenya, with mountains on the horizon.

Nature and environment · Nov 11, 2026In Kenya, drought is transforming the Daasanach pastoral way of lifeIn northern Kenya, a drought from 2020 to 2023 reduced Daasanach herds and changed diets, mobility and livelihoods. Monitoring through to 2024 reveals an uneven recovery: reported insecurity eased faster than livestock losses, while some nutritional effects persisted.

Facade of the Chamber of Deputies in Luxembourg City.

Society · Nov 11, 2026Cost-of-living supplement: what could change about applying in LuxembourgThe cost-of-living supplement is intended to bring together four social benefits in Luxembourg and introduce a single application procedure. Who could be eligible, how would the application process change, and what stage has the project reached?

A building and green spaces in a residential neighbourhood in Kirchberg, Luxembourg.

Society · Nov 11, 2026In Luxembourg, access to home ownership varies with age and locationIn Luxembourg, homeowners become the majority at around 34, but only after 50 in Luxembourg City. These thresholds describe the distribution by age, not the average age of a first purchase, and mask geographical and income disparities.

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.

A Saizeriya restaurant near Takao Station in Tokyo.

Economy · Nov 8, 2026In Japan, raising prices remains a difficult choice despite inflationIn Japan, some companies are reluctant to pass on higher costs, despite inflation being close to 2%. The gap between prices, wages and consumer habits sheds light on this trade-off.

Wind turbines on the Pafebierg near Mompach, Luxembourg.

Economy · Nov 8, 2026Energy in Luxembourg: consumption forecasts do not tell the whole storyThe projections cited for 2026 and 2027 vary differently for gas, heating oil and fuels. On their own, they do not measure progress towards Luxembourg’s climate targets.

Insulation and roofing panels being installed on a building site; illustrative photograph taken outside Luxembourg.

Society · Nov 7, 2026Renovating in Luxembourg: the order of works starts with an overall assessmentIn Luxembourg, the order of an energy renovation is determined by looking at the home as a whole. An assessment, coordination between insulation and heating, and the stages of the Klimabonus scheme: useful pointers before starting work.