The French and Luxembourgish governments will meet in just over a month for an important diplomatic session, raising hopes for improved conditions for French cross-border workers.

The Luxembourg government confirmed on Friday morning that a new date has been set for talks with French leaders. It has been two years since the two sides last met officially.

Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and his French counterpart, Benjamin Haddad, Minister Delegate for European Affairs, will convene on 11 December 2025 at the next Intergovernmental Commission (IGC).

"This meeting will be an opportunity to deepen exchanges and consolidate bilateral and cross-border cooperation between France and Luxembourg", the government said. The detailed agenda has not yet been released, but several topics are expected to be discussed.

The previous IGC focused on mobility and regional planning, education and higher education, health and social security, taxation, security, emergency services and the environment.

At the Franco-Luxembourg meeting in Fall 2022, the teleworking tax threshold for French cross-border workers was raised to 34 days per year. These meetings have also led to the creation of the Franco-Luxembourg co-development fund, which has financed infrastructure projects in France, including the multi-storey car park in Thionville and the renovation of station platforms between the border and Metz.