The health crisis has helped raise awareness of the scientific progress that is regularly being made in the Grand Duchy.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) has received more applications and thus increased its number of financed projects by 30%. Furthermore, the institute has established an in-depth report of the pandemic, which will be used by different government entities to review the crisis.

LISER CEO Aline Muller explained: "It was important for us to inform people about the consequences of the lockdown, as it helped prepare the eventual repoening."

During the first two infection waves and lockdowns, 60% of people complained about everyday frustrations and a lack of enthusiasm for their work. 9% of people lamented financial troubles, provoked by the pandemic.

A new study is already underway to assess children's handling of the crisis and determine if there are long-term consequences. Philippe van Kerm, professor of sociology at the University of Luxembourg, commented: "We want to find out how children see themselves. The answers will then be compared to a similar poll that was undertaken in 2019."

LISER is looking for 8,000 pupils to participate in the study. Invitations for eligible children were sent out last week.