The recent toppling of the French government has led Prime Minister Luc Frieden to lament that Luxembourg is "the only stable country" left in the Greater Region.

Prime Minister Luc Frieden regrets that "none of the three neighbouring countries, Belgium, France and Germany, currently has a functioning government," declaring that "Luxembourg is the only stable country."

In an interview with our colleagues from RTL.lu, the Prime Minister described the fall of the French government triggered by a no-confidence vote on Wednesday as "bad news for France, bad news for Europe, and bad news for Luxembourg."

Frieden pointed out that, as a country that is economically very dependent on its neighbours, Luxembourg "can only hope" that France, Belgium, and Germany will soon have stable governments again. He stressed the need for a strong Europe, particularly as uncertain times lie ahead with Donald Trump taking over the presidency of the United States again.

With its neighbours weakened, Luxembourg must remain strong and cultivate partnerships with other countries in order to move forward, according to Luc Frieden, known for seeking contact even with controversial figures such as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.