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Elections 2023

Learn more about the upcoming municipal and parliamentary elections with our handy dossier
Luxembourg by Jean-Michel HENNEBERT 28.01.2023
The elections take place on 11 June, with the registration deadline closing on 17 April
Luxembourg by Jean-Michel HENNEBERT 28.01.2023
Luxembourg by Jean-Michel HENNEBERT 12.01.2023
A man walks past election campaign posters on October 20, 2013 in Luxembourg. Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker seeking re-election after 18 years running the EU's wealthiest nation, is the continent's longest-serving leader. A staunch defender of the euro and the European dream, Juncker faces a snap election after being accused by parliamentarians in July of putting the single currency ahead of the small nation's domestic problems. AFP PHOTO /  GEORGES GOBET
A man walks past election campaign posters on October 20, 2013 in Luxembourg. Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker seeking re-election after 18 years running the EU's wealthiest nation, is the continent's longest-serving leader. A staunch defender of the euro and the European dream, Juncker faces a snap election after being accused by parliamentarians in July of putting the single currency ahead of the small nation's domestic problems. AFP PHOTO /  GEORGES GOBET
Most foreigners can take part in the communal elections in June. The Luxembourg Times answers all your questions.
Luxembourg by Jean-Michel HENNEBERT 12.01.2023
Luxembourg by John MONAGHAN 2 min. 24.11.2022
Paulette Lenert has been in the public spotlight ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit Luxembourg
Paulette Lenert has been in the public spotlight ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit Luxembourg
Health Minister has moved ahead of Jean Asselborn to firmly establish herself in the top spot, latest survey of voters shows
Luxembourg by John MONAGHAN 2 min. 24.11.2022
Xavier Bettel said he wants to remain as prime minister after the next election
Xavier Bettel said he wants to remain as prime minister after the next election
Democratic Party leader, who has headed coalition government for last decade, says he has "turned down" offers of EU and international roles
Luxembourg 2 min. 19.10.2022
Luxembourg by Yannick LAMBERT 9 min. 18.08.2022
Candida Esteves, councillor in Mondorf-les-Bains
Candida Esteves, councillor in Mondorf-les-Bains
Does Luxembourg seem narrow-minded? Five foreigners decided to do something about it - all are now on local councils, including one mayor
Luxembourg by Yannick LAMBERT 9 min. 18.08.2022
Luxembourg by Gabrielle ANTAR 5 min. 01.02.2023
March for International Women's Day in Luxembourg City in March 2022
March for International Women's Day in Luxembourg City in March 2022
Country's main political parties offer few concrete policies to promote gender equality, study by CID lobby group finds
Luxembourg by Gabrielle ANTAR 5 min. 01.02.2023
Luxembourg by Heledd PRITCHARD 2 min. 14.12.2022
Luxembourg City Mayor, Lydie Polfer
Luxembourg City Mayor, Lydie Polfer
Mayor Lydie Polfer will be on the Democratic Party's list in the hope of another term as mayor of the capital
Luxembourg by Heledd PRITCHARD 2 min. 14.12.2022
Paulette Lenert of the social-democratic LSAP (left)
Paulette Lenert of the social-democratic LSAP (left)
LSAP politician and her party beat Prime Minister Bettel and his DP in recent polls
Luxembourg 2 min. 22.01.2023
Luxembourg by Yannick HANSEN 2 min. 25.01.2023
Luc Frieden
Luc Frieden
Luc Frieden to lead party's bid to return to government against Prime Minister Bettel and Health Minister Lenert, according to unconfirmed report
Luxembourg by Yannick HANSEN 2 min. 25.01.2023
Luxembourg City's Gare district
Luxembourg City's Gare district
Foreign-born make up seven in ten of city's population, which grew by a further 4,000 last year, mayor says
Luxembourg by John MONAGHAN 18.01.2023
Rights

Can you vote?

Living in Luxembourg by Sarita Rao 5 min. 18.09.2022
You must be a Luxembourgish citizen to vote in the parliamentary elections Photo: Guy Jallay
Rights

Can you vote?

You must be a Luxembourgish citizen to vote in the parliamentary elections Photo: Guy Jallay
Have you registered for the municipal elections? Our guide to who is entitled to vote and in which Luxembourg elections
Living in Luxembourg by Sarita Rao 5 min. 18.09.2022
Taina Bofferding, Minister of Equality between Women and Men
Taina Bofferding, Minister of Equality between Women and Men
Government rolls out campaign, open days and workshops to encourage women to run for election
Luxembourg 2 min. 25.08.2022
Luxembourg by Yannick HANSEN 2 min. 30.01.2023
Finance Minister Yuriko Backes
Finance Minister Yuriko Backes
Public finances for 2022 were €500 million better off than expected, but Luxembourg will still record a deficit
Luxembourg by Yannick HANSEN 2 min. 30.01.2023
Luxembourg by Andréa OLDEREIDE 2 min. 20.01.2023
 Déi Lénk's Ana Correia Da Veiga, who was among the speakers at Friday's press conference, photographed last year
 Déi Lénk's Ana Correia Da Veiga, who was among the speakers at Friday's press conference, photographed last year
Non-Luxembourgers make up city's majority, but so far less than 7% have registered to vote in June's communal elections
Luxembourg by Andréa OLDEREIDE 2 min. 20.01.2023
Foreigners have until 17 April to sign up
Foreigners have until 17 April to sign up
Around 70% of people living in Luxembourg City are foreigners and around 90% of them have not yet registered to vote in the local elections
Luxembourg 1 22.03.2023
Luxembourg by John MONAGHAN 5 min. 22.03.2023
Clara Moraru, the President of CSV International, which was the first party to create a dedicated section for non-Luxembourgers
Clara Moraru, the President of CSV International, which was the first party to create a dedicated section for non-Luxembourgers
Political parties are seeking to attract foreign residents with dedicated international branches
Luxembourg by John MONAGHAN 5 min. 22.03.2023
Luxembourg 8 1 by Gabrielle ANTAR 3 min. 18.03.2023
Louise White, 45
Louise White, 45
'We live here, we work here, so we also have the right to decide who runs the country'
Luxembourg 8 1 by Gabrielle ANTAR 3 min. 18.03.2023
Luxembourg by Gabrielle ANTAR 02.03.2023
Integration Minister Corinne Cahen
Integration Minister Corinne Cahen
The deadline for registering to vote is less than two months away but only 13% of eligible voters have already signed up
Luxembourg by Gabrielle ANTAR 02.03.2023
Luxembourg by Gabrielle ANTAR 20.02.2023
Only 11.7% of foreign residents have registered to vote for municipal elections
Only 11.7% of foreign residents have registered to vote for municipal elections
With two months left to register, Integration Ministry campaigning for greater awareness to encourage participation
Luxembourg by Gabrielle ANTAR 20.02.2023
Luxembourg by John MONAGHAN 4 min. 09.02.2023
Foreign nationals make up 47% of the country's population, the 2021 census shows, compared to 43% a decade earlier
Foreign nationals make up 47% of the country's population, the 2021 census shows, compared to 43% a decade earlier
Share of foreigners in the country is growing, census shows, but turnout at local elections likely to remain poor
Luxembourg by John MONAGHAN 4 min. 09.02.2023
Luxembourg by John MONAGHAN 2 min. 07.02.2023
Fränk Arndt is facing several investigations, the public prosecutor's office in Dierkich said last February
Fränk Arndt is facing several investigations, the public prosecutor's office in Dierkich said last February
Fränk Arndt will head the LSAP list in the northern town of Wiltz, despite being the subject of several ongoing investigations
Luxembourg by John MONAGHAN 2 min. 07.02.2023
Luxembourg by Yannick LAMBERT 2 min. 28.12.2022
Voting rights for expats are a theme in a Luxembourg Times advertising campaign
Voting rights for expats are a theme in a Luxembourg Times advertising campaign
CEFIS teams up with a government ministry to train people to inform their own communities on how to participate in the elections
Luxembourg by Yannick LAMBERT 2 min. 28.12.2022
Luxembourg by Emery P. DALESIO 2 min. 06.12.2022
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel (left) and Health Minister Paulette Lenert (right>
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel (left) and Health Minister Paulette Lenert (right>
Boost from centre-left LSAP could expand coalition's hold on power
Luxembourg by Emery P. DALESIO 2 min. 06.12.2022
Luxembourg by Yannick LAMBERT 2 min. 14.07.2022
Voting rights for expats are a theme in a Luxembourg Times advertising campaign
Voting rights for expats are a theme in a Luxembourg Times advertising campaign
Non-Luxembourgers account for around half of the Grand Duchy's population and around 70% of residents in the capital
Luxembourg by Yannick LAMBERT 2 min. 14.07.2022