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Somewhere, soon, an engineer employed by an American company may receive written authorisation to access a foreign server. Not to protect it, but to spy on it, disrupt it or destroy it on behalf of the US government. The cloaks this scene in the guise of contracts, administrative control and the fight against crime. Yet it revives a much older figure: the privateer, a private actor to whom the state lends a portion of its power.

1. Is the private sector reaching its limits? Could municipalities hold the key? The return of the public sector: how the state and municipalities are taking back control of the housing market. This “return” is taking shape through several reforms. The first concerns Article 29bis of the Housing Pact 2.0, which entered into force on 1 January 2026.

Launched on 21 August for a 20-day run at the Glacis field, the 2026 Schueberfouer saw out its first weekend under changeable skies. However, this did nothing to dampen the optimism of the National Federation of Fairground Traders (FNCF). “It went really well, apart from a bit of rain,” summarises its president, Charel Hary. “There were lots of people and, above all, lots of families.

Eat clean, shop local From zero-waste digital shops to community-supported farms, these ten local spots make it easy to maintain an eco-conscious routine. 1. Les paniers de Sandrine. A popular farm shop offering seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as regional products such as cheese, honey and preserves. Where? 266, rue Principale, Munsbach 2. Eis Epicerie. This solidarity grocery store and café focuses on local, organic and fair-trade products while supporting social and community projects. Where?

Across Europe, ageing populations are driving demand for innovative, high-quality care. has developed an integrated model placing the individual at the centre, combining preventive healthcare, specialised medical support, rehabilitation and palliative care for older adults at home, in day care centres or nursing homes. Its philosophy is simple: enable people to live safely, independently and with dignity for as long as possible.

Crude oil prices have fallen from their highs. Diesel prices, however, have not fallen nearly as much. In the meantime, refineries have turned the global fuel shortage into record-breaking profit margins. Six European governments now want to recoup some of this.

As central bank balance sheets shrink and interest rates hover at levels unseen in a generation, the global financial landscape is undergoing a silent realignment. The relationship between equities and bonds is fracturing, forcing investors to ask whether the era of safe-haven government debt is drawing to a close. From the US Treasury to the debt-laden capitals of Europe, policy choices designed to manage sovereign burdens are instead introducing new volatility.

Build a solid business plan A solid business plan will help guide your decisions and improve your chances of securing funding. The House of Entrepreneurship offers personalised support throughout the process, while organisations such as Luxinnovation, the Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts, the Chamber of Commerce, the Startup Luxembourg platform and the House of Startups can provide tailored advice based on your project and sector of activity.

Volkswagen is still making a profit, but ‘not enough to fund the future’. In an interview published on 21 August on the group’s official website, its chief executive Oliver Blume paints a grim picture: the group must halt a decline in profits which, according to him, has been ongoing for ten consecutive quarters. In the first half of 2026, turnover remained flat at €158.1bn, whilst operating profit fell by 11.6% to €5.9bn. Net profit plunged by 30.7% to €3.1bn.

European industry returned to growth in 2025. The value of production sold rose by 2.9% at constant prices, following declines of 1.5% in 2023 and 1.9% in 2024. This marks the first increase since 2022. At current prices, without adjusting for inflation, the value of production sold rose from €5,869bn in 2024 to €6,090bn in 2025, representing an increase of nearly 3.8%. The rebound follows the shock of the pandemic in 2020, followed by a recovery in 2021 and 2022.