🇱🇺 Minister of Defence, Minister for Mobility & Public Works, Minister for Gender Equality & Diversity. Personal account.
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What does European defence look like from the perspective of a small state? 🇪🇺
In this recommended @IeInsights podcast, @Yuriko_Backes joins @A_Sloat and @NathalieTocci to discuss why Europe’s security future must include every member state’s voice.
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Yuriko Backes retweeted
Fir d’Aarbechtskonditioune vun de professionelle Chauffeuren ze verbesseren, ginn elo d‘Fuer- a Rouzäiten am Giddertransport och scho fir Gefierer ab 2.5 Tonne kontrolléiert. D'Zil: d'Stroossesécherheet fir all d'Benotzerinnen a Benotzer stäerken.
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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
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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.
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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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Power & Purpose talked w Lux DefMin @Yuriko_Backes about European defense & small state politics, plus her Japanese childhood & legacy of female firsts. @NathalieTocci open.spotify.com/episode/4Pg…
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What does European defense look like from a small state? Listen to the latest episode of Power&Purpose in which Luxembourg’s Minister @Yuriko_Backes Backes discusses NATO, women rights and her personal story, from Japan to Luxembourg and back podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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.
🇱🇺 Commémoration Nationale 🇱🇺
The history of World War II reminds us how precious freedom, democracy & human rights are. How fragile they can become when intolerance & dictatorship gain the upper hand. Such horrors must never be repeated. We all have a responsibility.
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🇱🇺 André Denk, Chief Executive of the @EUDefenceAgency (EDA), visited Luxembourg on 7 October 2026 to meet Minister of Defence @Yuriko_Backes.
They discussed Luxembourg's contribution to EDA activities, circularity in defence and EDA's work in improving EU cooperation.
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Eng exzellent Bilanz vum Vëlosummer 2026🚲
Dës 7. Editioun huet all Erwaardungen iwwertraff : 50.161 Vëloe goufen op de 14 Strecke gezielt – dat si 15 % méi wéi 2025!
Déi nächst Editioun steet och schonns fest:
📅 Rendez-vous vum 17. Juli bis den 22. August 2027
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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.
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Haut huet d’Ministesch @Yuriko_Backes déi nei Gare um Howald ageweit - e wichtege Pilier vum Nationale Mobilitéitsplang 2035 an e weidere Schrëtt Richtung Multimodalitéit! 🚄
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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.
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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Gëschter war d'Ministesch @Yuriko_Backes op Visitt am CNFPC zu Ettelbréck, fir sech iwwer déi verstäerkte Formatioune fir d'Chauffeurinnen an d'Chauffeure vun den Déngschter Adapto, Mobibus a Mobibus-Job ze informéieren.
🏗️ Celebrating the completion of the shell construction for the new Kiem 2050 residential area on Kirchberg 🇱🇺 with all the partners & construction workers. 🎉 Kiem 2050 takes into account the evolution of lifestyles in urban spaces, focusing on sustainability & quality of life.
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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.
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