Official Account of the Luxembourg Directorate of Defence Compte officiel de la Direction de la défense du Luxembourg Minister of Defence: @yuriko_backes
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🇱🇺🇩🇪 Welcome to Strausberg, Minister @Yuriko_Backes!
Luxembourg contributes to #EUMAMUkraine through personnel and training, demonstrating the importance of multinational cooperation in support of Ukraine.
#StrongerTogether
@Defense_lu
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At @STC_EUMAM_UA HUB North, Minister of Defence @Yuriko_Backes & Gen Robinet had the opportunity to observe an Advanced Tactical & Firing Training session for Ukrainian Cadets. The session was led by a Luxembourg NCO, integrated in @bundeswehrInfo Mountain Infantry Battalion 231.
Minister of Defence @Yuriko_Backes visited the @STC_EUMAM_UA in Strausberg, Germany. She exchanged with the mission’s leadership and the non-commissioned officer of the Luxembourg Armed Forces currently deployed as Info Manager.
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First day of my visit to the EU Military Assistance Mission Ukraine 🇺🇦 @stc_eumam_ua
In Feldkirchen 🇩🇪, 3 Combat Paramedics of the 🇱🇺 Armed Forces help train Ukrainian Armed Forces during 7 weeks to perform medical duties while assuming leadership responsibilities at unit level.
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It was a pleasure to welcome André Denk, Chief Executive of the @EUDefenceAgency in 🇱🇺 today. We discussed how defence innovation & circularity can shape a more resilient Europe. Luxembourg proudly contributes, especially in SME-driven R&D & looks forward to continued progress.
Minister @Yuriko_Backes gave the opening speech of the 5th Conference of the Incubation Forum for Circular Economy in European Defence IF CEED, hosted by @EUDefenceAgency in 🇱🇺
Luxembourg stays committed to build a defence ecosystem that is circular, resilient, and sovereign.
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Visit to Härebierg to see the progress being made on the modernization & expansion of the 🇱🇺 Army Barracks. We need modern, operational & sustainable infrastructure, offering the best possible working & training conditions. 🔜 14/12 inauguration of the new sports hall & canteen.
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At the Partnership for Change conference in Prishtina🇽🇰, Luxembourg reaffirmed its commitment to the WPS agenda. Proud to see Minister @Yuriko_Backes 🇱🇺recognised with the @JahjagaFdn Lifetime Achievement Award and grateful for her video address.
@cooperation_lu @Defense_lu
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💬 At the Bloomberg Luxembourg Investment Summit 2026, I spoke about the growing need to invest in defence and the defence industrial & technological base. The war in Ukraine teaches a brutal truth: warfare is evolving faster than bureaucracy. We must adapt.
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Today marks the International Day of Peace. Luxembourg will continue to invest in peace, by promoting multilateralism, dialogue and full, equal and meaningful participation of women at all levels. A commitment symbolized by the
famous "Knotted Gun", a gift from 🇱🇺 to the @UN.
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Together with Minister of the Economy @LexDelles, I visited @Tadaweb. The Luxembourg based company is turning publicly available information and open-source intelligence into actionable insights for cooperations, security & defence.
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On #DemocracyDay, we reaffirm our commitment to a society where everyone can participate, is respected & can make a contribution.
In a time of geopolitical upheaval, wars & conflicts, we must strengthen our democracy against external threats, to preserve our freedoms & peace.
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Today, I participated in a virtual meeting of the 🇺🇦 Ukraine Defence Contact Group under German & UK leadership.
The coordination of our collective effort in support of Ukraine & the translation of financial commitments into delivery of equipment are vital for Ukraine’s success!
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Luxembourg stands in full solidarity with its neighbor, EU partner and NATO ally Germany.
The Leipzig incident is another example of Russia’s hybrid warfare against Europe and the values it stands for.
It seeks to erode Europe’s unity, undermine our resolve and weaken our support for Ukraine.
But Russia is mistaken. It will strengthen our unity, toughen our resolve, and reinforce our support for Ukraine.
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Dear @olivierjmaes, you did a fantastic job leading the @LuxembourgUN team and representing Luxembourg 🇱🇺 at the @UN 🇺🇳. For my teams and myself it’s always a pleasure working with you. See you soon!
@MFA_Lu @luxembourgmega @Defense_lu
Last week I concluded my tenure as Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the UN. It has been an honor to lead team @LuxembourgUN for 5 years and to work with fellow diplomats & colleagues in @UN Secretariat, agencies, funds & programmes in pursuit of our shared ideals
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Seven nations. Two battalions. One week of fighting each other.
Force-on-force, day and night, at Cincu.
EAGLE SPEARHEAD: seven armies, one playbook.
#strongertogether #NATO #ForwardLandForces
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Today, I received Stacy Cummings, @NSPA_NATO’s General Manager, for her final audience. In recognition of her leadership, advancing the alliance’s shared goals, she was named Commander in the Order of the Oak Crown. Wishing her success for her next chapter.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we honour its people in in the fight for freedom, democracy and sovereignty. Since Russia’s invasion, Luxembourg’s solidarity has never wavered: military support, humanitarian aid and political resolve. Luxembourg stands with Ukraine.
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To Deter and Defend 🇫🇷🇧🇪🇪🇸🇱🇺🇷🇴
Months of training. One major exercise: EAGLE SPEARHEAD, certifying the battlegroup.
Several flags, one purpose: #TrainAsYouFight
#NATO #mondaymotivation
Since late 2023, the now 18 member nations of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group IT Capability Coalition – led by Luxembourg & Estonia– are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s ICT and cyber defence capabilities.
To date, assistance worth €1.5 billion has been provided.
