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    Luxembourg - Government
    Based on the etymology of Luxembourg, it was probably derived from an early Celtic or Germanic form of the name, Lucilinburhuc, that was thought to mean "little fortress;" the name first referred to the city and was later used for the country. The Government system in this country is the constitutional monarchy type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 12 cantons; Capellen, Clervaux, Diekirch, Echternach, Esch-sur-Alzette, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg, Mersch, Redange, Remich, Vianden, Wiltz
    National symbols

    Red rampant lion.

    The flag
    The National flag of Luxembourg has no official description available.
    The National Anthem
    Title N/A
    Lyric/music N/A
    More about the government of Luxembourg
    Date of Independence 1839 (from the Netherlands)
    National holiday National Day (birthday of Grand Duke HENRI), 23 June
    Legal system civil law system
    International law organization participation accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
    Constitution
    History Previous 1842 (heavily amended 1848, 1856); latest effective 17 October 1868
    Amendment process Proposed by the Chamber of Deputies or by the monarch to the Chamber; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Chamber in two successive readings three months apart; a referendum can be substituted for the second reading if approved by more than a quarter of the Chamber members or by 25,000 valid voters; adoption by referendum requires a majority of all valid voters
    Citizenship
    Citizenship by birth limited to situations where the parents are either unknown, stateless, or when the nationality law of the parents' state of origin does not permit acquisition of citizenship by descent when the birth occurs outside of national territory
    Citizenship by descent only at least one parent must be a citizen of Luxembourg
    Dual citizenship recognized yes
    Residency requirement for naturalization 7 years
    Executive Branch
    Chief of state Grand Duke GUILLAUME (since 3 October 2025)
    Head of government Prime Minister Luc FRIEDEN (since 17 November 2023)
    Cabinet Council of Ministers recommended by the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
    Election/appointment process the monarchy is hereditary; following elections to the Chamber of Deputies, monarch usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister; deputy prime minister also appointed by the monarch; prime minister and deputy prime minister are responsible to the Chamber of Deputies
    Legislative branch
    Legislature name Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des députés)
    Legislative structure Unicameral
    Number of seats 60 (all directly elected)
    Electoral system Proportional representation
    Scope of elections Full renewal
    Term in office 5 years
    Most recent election date 10/8/2023
    Parties elected and seats per party Christian Social People's Party (CSV) (21); Democratic Party (PD/DP) (14); Socialist Workers' Party (POSL/LSAP) (11); Alternative Democratic Reform Party (ADR) (5); Greens (DEI GRÉNG) (4); Pirate Party (PIRATEN) (3); Other (2)
    Percentage of women in chamber 35%
    Expected date of next election October 2028
    Judicial branch
    Highest court(s) Supreme Court of Justice includes Court of Appeal and Court of Cassation (consists of 27 judges on 9 benches); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
    Judge selection and term of office Judges of both courts appointed by the monarch for life
    Subordinate courts Court of Accounts; district and local tribunals and courts
    Diplomatic representation in the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador Nicole BINTNER-BAKSHIAN (since 15 August 2021)
    Chancery 2200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Telephone [1] (202) 265-4171
    FAX [1] (202) 328-8270
    Email address and website
    washington.amb@mae.etat.lu

    https://washington.mae.lu/en.html
    Consulate(s) general New York, San Francisco
    Diplomatic representation from the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador Stacey FEINBERG (since 13 November 2025)
    Embassy 22 Boulevard Emmanuel Servais, L-2535 Luxembourg City
    Mailing address 5380 Luxembourg Place, Washington DC  20521-5380
    Telephone [352] 46-01-23-00
    FAX [352] 46-14-01
    Email address and website
    Luxembourgconsular@state.gov

    https://lu.usembassy.gov/
    National heritage
    Total World Heritage Sites 1 (cultural)
    Selected World Heritage Site locales Luxembourg City Old Quarters and Fortifications
    Key Political parties and their leaders in Luxembourg
  • None / No active registered political parties.
    • International organization participation
  • ADB (nonregional member)
  • Australia Group
  • Benelux
  • BIS
  • CD
  • CE
  • EAPC
  • EBRD
  • ECB
  • EIB
  • EMU
  • ESA
  • EU
  • FAO
  • FATF
  • IAEA
  • IBRD
  • ICAO
  • ICC (national committees)
  • ICCt
  • ICRM
  • IDA
  • IEA
  • IFAD
  • IFC
  • IFRCS
  • ILO
  • IMF
  • IMO
  • Interpol
  • IOC
  • IOM
  • IPU
  • ISO
  • ITSO
  • ITU
  • ITUC (NGOs)
  • MIGA
  • NATO
  • NEA
  • NSG
  • OAS (observer)
  • OECD
  • OIF
  • OPCW
  • OSCE
  • PCA
  • Schengen Convention
  • UN
  • UNCTAD
  • UNESCO
  • UNHCR
  • UNHRC
  • UNIDO
  • UNOOSA
  • UNRWA
  • UPU
  • Wassenaar Arrangement
  • WCO
  • WHO
  • WIPO
  • WMO
  • WTO
  • ZC
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    Luxembourg is found in Western Europe