Luxembourg Holds 2nd European Semester Social Dialogue Meeting

On Monday 13 July 2026, Luxembourg's Minister of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, and Luxembourg’s Minister of Finance, Gilles Roth, met with the social partners as part of the national social dialogue under the 2026 European Semester.

The meeting was the second of the year, following discussions held on 27 April. It focused on the 2026 Country Report and the proposed 2026-2027 Country-Specific Recommendations for Luxembourg, published by the European Commission in June 2026 as part of its Spring Package. The discussions followed Luxembourg's submission of the second Annual Progress Report on its Medium-Term Fiscal-Structural Plan at the end of April 2026.

According to the ministry, the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the European Commission's assessment and Luxembourg's response to the recommendations. Particular attention was given to innovation, research and development (R&D), the digitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the energy transition and infrastructure modernisation.

Minister Delles said: "In a context marked by geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties and climate challenges, the European Semester provides valuable guidance for our joint action at European level. To strengthen competitiveness and productivity, we must continue investing in innovation and R&D, accelerate the digitalisation of SMEs, simplify the regulatory framework, reduce administrative burdens, speed up the deployment of renewable energy and strengthen our storage capacities. These priorities require ambitious investment, both nationally and at European level, with the single market as a central driver, while preserving the sustainability of public finances. The recommendations addressed to Luxembourg for 2026-2027 are in line with the efforts already under way."

For his part, Minister Roth stated: "Our Luxembourg social model is the foundation of our social peace, stability and prosperity. This conviction also guides the social dialogue within the framework of the European Semester. Our sound public finances enable us to respond to the European recommendations. Together with the social partners, we are working to strengthen our competitiveness through innovation in order to support sustainable growth, while preserving our social model and the sustainability of our public finances."