The composition of the new government is now official, with the Christian Social People's Party (CSV) securing eight ministerial positions, while the Democratic Party (DP) claims seven. The upcoming ministers are scheduled to be sworn in by Grand Duke Henri on Friday.
While the speculation surrounding ministerial appointments had been rife in recent days, the names revealed by RTL on Wednesday were ultimately confirmed.
CSV appoints eight ministers
Unsurprisingly, Luc Frieden is Prime Minister and thus also the head of the new government team.
In a somewhat unexpected move, Martine Deprez is entrusted with the health and social security portfolios.
Gilles Roth, MP and Mayor of Mamer, is designated Minister of Finance.
Elisabeth Margue assumes the position of Minster of Justice.
Serge Wilmes takes over the environment and civil service portfolios.
Martine Hansen, Co-President of the parliamentary group, will oversee the Agriculture and Consumer Protection portfolios.
Georges Mischo, the current Mayor of Esch-sur-Alzette, is slated to become the Minister of Labour and Sport.
Completing the CSV lineup, Léon Gloden, the present mayor of Grevenmacher, is set to take charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security.
DP appoints seven ministers
The DP's ministerial lineup features a mix of familiar faces and unexpected additions.
Breaking with expectations, general practitioner Stéphanie Obertin emerges as a newcomer in the political landscape, entrusted with the portfolios of research, higher education, and digitalisation.
Another unexpected inclusion is Eric Thill, the current mayor of Schieren, who secures the positions of Minister of Culture and Minister Delegate for Tourism.
Among the remaining five DP ministers, there are shifts in responsibilities and new portfolios.
Claude Meisch retains his role as Minister of Education while expanding his purview to include Housing and Spatial Planning.
Lex Delles assumes control over the Economy, Energy, and Tourism portfolios.
Yuriko Backes takes on a multifaceted role, serving as Minister of Defence, Equality between Women and Men, and overseeing responsibilities for Mobility and Public Works.
Max Hahn maintains his oversight of Family Affairs and adds Immigration to his portfolio, extending his responsibilities to include the National Reception Centre (ONA).
Lastly, Xavier Bettel assumes the dual roles of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with added responsibilities for Foreign Trade and the Greater Region, rounding out the DP ministerial team.
