The ceremony took place in the presence of the Grand Duke, Prime Minister Luc Frieden, and CSV minister Martine Hansen, who joined for the official photograph as she took on the role of sports minister on Thursday.
Former labour and sports minister Georges Mischo attended his farewell audience with the Grand Duke at the palace on Thursday, declining to speak at length to RTL reporters before and after the meeting. His resignation was a “difficult moment”. He also declined to comment on what lies ahead in terms of his political future, but the Prime Minister later said:
“When someone is named Minister from the Chamber, the Chamber then writes to the next person [to join the Chamber of Deputies] and as far as I know, that would be Mr Mischo.”
When asked if the sports ministry case could have further consequences for Mischo, Frieden said the new minister Martine Hansen would look into it.
“Today is a joyful day as we are getting two new ministers who will bring fresh energy to their work, and I think the last few days have shown a sense of unity behind this. On Wednesday evening there was a unanimous vote among the CSV, so it’s a good start for Minister Spautz and for Minister Hansen. We need to look to the future now, I think. That’s the energy behind this, and I wish them good luck.”
