Yuriko Backes
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
Minister of Defence
Minister for Mobility and Public Works
Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity
of Luxembourg 🇱🇺
Minister for Mobility and Public Works
Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity
of Luxembourg 🇱🇺
Pinned
Dear President Zelenskyy, thank you for your warm welcome in Kyiv. Your courage, steadfastness and resolve are truly inspiring. Luxembourg will continue to stand with you and all of Ukraine. Our military support keeps coming. 🇺🇦 🇱🇺 @defense.gouv.lu @letzebuergerarmei.bsky.social
❝We must take decisive action against all forms of conflict-related sexual violence.❞
Important meeting with Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict 🇺🇳
#MSC2026
@defense.gouv.lu @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
Important meeting with Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict 🇺🇳
#MSC2026
@defense.gouv.lu @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 9:25 AM
❝We must take decisive action against all forms of conflict-related sexual violence.❞
Important meeting with Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict 🇺🇳
#MSC2026
@defense.gouv.lu @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
Important meeting with Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict 🇺🇳
#MSC2026
@defense.gouv.lu @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
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Closed-door high-level roundtable ❝Turning Women, Peace, and Security into Strategy❞
at @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSC2026
Hosted by Minister of Defence @yurikobackes.bsky.social together with Women Political Leaders & hosted at @politico.eu Pub.
at @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSC2026
Hosted by Minister of Defence @yurikobackes.bsky.social together with Women Political Leaders & hosted at @politico.eu Pub.
February 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Closed-door high-level roundtable ❝Turning Women, Peace, and Security into Strategy❞
at @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSC2026
Hosted by Minister of Defence @yurikobackes.bsky.social together with Women Political Leaders & hosted at @politico.eu Pub.
at @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSC2026
Hosted by Minister of Defence @yurikobackes.bsky.social together with Women Political Leaders & hosted at @politico.eu Pub.
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NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels
❝As we approach the Ankara Summit, let us remember that unity and solidarity will remain the true measure of our success. Percentages alone will not defend us, we need new capabilities, forces, and women and men in uniform.❞ @yurikobackes.bsky.social
❝As we approach the Ankara Summit, let us remember that unity and solidarity will remain the true measure of our success. Percentages alone will not defend us, we need new capabilities, forces, and women and men in uniform.❞ @yurikobackes.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels
❝As we approach the Ankara Summit, let us remember that unity and solidarity will remain the true measure of our success. Percentages alone will not defend us, we need new capabilities, forces, and women and men in uniform.❞ @yurikobackes.bsky.social
❝As we approach the Ankara Summit, let us remember that unity and solidarity will remain the true measure of our success. Percentages alone will not defend us, we need new capabilities, forces, and women and men in uniform.❞ @yurikobackes.bsky.social
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🇱🇺Defence Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social at the 🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Council #FAC Defence.
Keeping up our military support to Ukraine 🇺🇦, bilaterally and at EU level, remains crucial, as we are entering the 5th year of Russia‘s war of aggression.
Keeping up our military support to Ukraine 🇺🇦, bilaterally and at EU level, remains crucial, as we are entering the 5th year of Russia‘s war of aggression.
February 11, 2026 at 8:29 PM
🇱🇺Defence Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social at the 🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Council #FAC Defence.
Keeping up our military support to Ukraine 🇺🇦, bilaterally and at EU level, remains crucial, as we are entering the 5th year of Russia‘s war of aggression.
Keeping up our military support to Ukraine 🇺🇦, bilaterally and at EU level, remains crucial, as we are entering the 5th year of Russia‘s war of aggression.
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D’Zukunft vum Fluchhafen Findel ✈️
Geschter an der Chamber huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social d’Visioun zur Weiderentwécklung vum Fluchhafen presentéiert.
Geschter an der Chamber huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social d’Visioun zur Weiderentwécklung vum Fluchhafen presentéiert.
February 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM
D’Zukunft vum Fluchhafen Findel ✈️
Geschter an der Chamber huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social d’Visioun zur Weiderentwécklung vum Fluchhafen presentéiert.
Geschter an der Chamber huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social d’Visioun zur Weiderentwécklung vum Fluchhafen presentéiert.
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Together with partners like Research Luxembourg, other Ministries and WIDE we’re supporting initiatives and events that promote women and girls in STEM such as www.researchluxembourg.org/en/women-in-...
Women [& Girls] in Science 2025
Research Luxembourg team players return with fourth season of "Women [& Girls] in Science" video series in collaboration with the Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity (MEGA) and the Ministry of ...
www.researchluxembourg.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Together with partners like Research Luxembourg, other Ministries and WIDE we’re supporting initiatives and events that promote women and girls in STEM such as www.researchluxembourg.org/en/women-in-...
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#WomeninScience #WomeninSTEM
Today we’re celebrating Women and Girls in Science. At MEGA we know that your gender does not define your abilities and talents.
Today we’re celebrating Women and Girls in Science. At MEGA we know that your gender does not define your abilities and talents.
February 11, 2026 at 7:55 AM
#WomeninScience #WomeninSTEM
Today we’re celebrating Women and Girls in Science. At MEGA we know that your gender does not define your abilities and talents.
Today we’re celebrating Women and Girls in Science. At MEGA we know that your gender does not define your abilities and talents.
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After their meeting, they visited SES, Luxembourg’s world leader in satellite communications. Luxembourg Defence & SES are closely working together, bringing cutting-edge government and defence SatCom capacities to NATO and Allies.
📸 Letzebuerger Arméi + SIP / Julien Warnand
📸 Letzebuerger Arméi + SIP / Julien Warnand
February 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
After their meeting, they visited SES, Luxembourg’s world leader in satellite communications. Luxembourg Defence & SES are closely working together, bringing cutting-edge government and defence SatCom capacities to NATO and Allies.
📸 Letzebuerger Arméi + SIP / Julien Warnand
📸 Letzebuerger Arméi + SIP / Julien Warnand
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Minister of Defence @yurikobackes.bsky.social & Gen. Thull welcomed General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of US European Command, in Luxembourg.
Heading the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe #SHAPE, #SACEUR leads all NATO military operations.
Heading the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe #SHAPE, #SACEUR leads all NATO military operations.
February 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Minister of Defence @yurikobackes.bsky.social & Gen. Thull welcomed General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of US European Command, in Luxembourg.
Heading the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe #SHAPE, #SACEUR leads all NATO military operations.
Heading the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe #SHAPE, #SACEUR leads all NATO military operations.
Ganz flott Visitt gëschter an der École Privée Sainte-Anne zu Ettelbreck am Kader vum Dag zum Thema Respekt.
Respekt ass d’Fundament vun enger Gesellschaft an där all Mënsch sech selwer ka sinn, ouni Angscht virun Diskriminatioun a Gewalt.
@megaluxembourg.bsky.social
Respekt ass d’Fundament vun enger Gesellschaft an där all Mënsch sech selwer ka sinn, ouni Angscht virun Diskriminatioun a Gewalt.
@megaluxembourg.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Ganz flott Visitt gëschter an der École Privée Sainte-Anne zu Ettelbreck am Kader vum Dag zum Thema Respekt.
Respekt ass d’Fundament vun enger Gesellschaft an där all Mënsch sech selwer ka sinn, ouni Angscht virun Diskriminatioun a Gewalt.
@megaluxembourg.bsky.social
Respekt ass d’Fundament vun enger Gesellschaft an där all Mënsch sech selwer ka sinn, ouni Angscht virun Diskriminatioun a Gewalt.
@megaluxembourg.bsky.social
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Keng aner Regioun an der EU huet esou vill Grenzgänger*inne wéi d’Groussregioun. Dofir investéiert Lëtzebuerg strategesch, viraussiichtlech a gemeinsam mat sengen Noperen an eng effizient, nohalteg an attraktiv grenziwwerschreidend Mobilitéit.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @gouv.lu
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @gouv.lu
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Keng aner Regioun an der EU huet esou vill Grenzgänger*inne wéi d’Groussregioun. Dofir investéiert Lëtzebuerg strategesch, viraussiichtlech a gemeinsam mat sengen Noperen an eng effizient, nohalteg an attraktiv grenziwwerschreidend Mobilitéit.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @gouv.lu
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @gouv.lu
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D’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social huet de President Emile Eicher a Vertrieder*inne vum SYVICOL empfaange fir iwwert d’Verdéiwung vun der Zesummenaarbecht an der Koordinatioun tëscht de Gemengen an de staatlechen Instanzen am Beräich vun der Mobilitéit ze diskutéieren.
@syvicolux @gouv.lu
@syvicolux @gouv.lu
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
D’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social huet de President Emile Eicher a Vertrieder*inne vum SYVICOL empfaange fir iwwert d’Verdéiwung vun der Zesummenaarbecht an der Koordinatioun tëscht de Gemengen an de staatlechen Instanzen am Beräich vun der Mobilitéit ze diskutéieren.
@syvicolux @gouv.lu
@syvicolux @gouv.lu
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Haut huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social den Här José Hidalgo Calvo and d’Madamm Patricia Mannes vun der Direction de l’aviation civile (DAC) ✈️ vereedegt.
👏 Felicitatiounen zu dësem wichtege Schrëtt am Beruffsliewen a vill Freed bei der deeglecher Aarbecht!
👏 Felicitatiounen zu dësem wichtege Schrëtt am Beruffsliewen a vill Freed bei der deeglecher Aarbecht!
January 30, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Haut huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social den Här José Hidalgo Calvo and d’Madamm Patricia Mannes vun der Direction de l’aviation civile (DAC) ✈️ vereedegt.
👏 Felicitatiounen zu dësem wichtege Schrëtt am Beruffsliewen a vill Freed bei der deeglecher Aarbecht!
👏 Felicitatiounen zu dësem wichtege Schrëtt am Beruffsliewen a vill Freed bei der deeglecher Aarbecht!
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Op der Receptioun mat de Betriber vun de Gemengen Nidderaanwen a Schëtter huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social déi zukünfteg Infrastrukturprojeten an der Regioun virgestallt an ënnerstrach, dass eng erfollegräich Mobilitéitsplanung nëmmen an enker Zesummenaarbecht méiglech ass 🤝
@gouv.lu
@gouv.lu
January 27, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Op der Receptioun mat de Betriber vun de Gemengen Nidderaanwen a Schëtter huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social déi zukünfteg Infrastrukturprojeten an der Regioun virgestallt an ënnerstrach, dass eng erfollegräich Mobilitéitsplanung nëmmen an enker Zesummenaarbecht méiglech ass 🤝
@gouv.lu
@gouv.lu
🙋🏻♀️ Multilateralism needs women — now !
Global challenges demand bold, inclusive leadership. Women at the table means smarter policies, a better chance for sustainable peace & a future built for all.
No equality, no progress !
#WomenInMultilateralism
@megaluxembourg.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu
Global challenges demand bold, inclusive leadership. Women at the table means smarter policies, a better chance for sustainable peace & a future built for all.
No equality, no progress !
#WomenInMultilateralism
@megaluxembourg.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu
January 25, 2026 at 6:55 AM
🙋🏻♀️ Multilateralism needs women — now !
Global challenges demand bold, inclusive leadership. Women at the table means smarter policies, a better chance for sustainable peace & a future built for all.
No equality, no progress !
#WomenInMultilateralism
@megaluxembourg.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu
Global challenges demand bold, inclusive leadership. Women at the table means smarter policies, a better chance for sustainable peace & a future built for all.
No equality, no progress !
#WomenInMultilateralism
@megaluxembourg.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu
Women’s equality in sports isn’t just fair, it’s powerful. Equal opportunities, pay & respect for women athletes inspire the next generation, break stereotypes & build a healthier, stronger society. When women thrive in sports, everyone wins. #WomenInSports #Equality @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Women’s equality in sports isn’t just fair, it’s powerful. Equal opportunities, pay & respect for women athletes inspire the next generation, break stereotypes & build a healthier, stronger society. When women thrive in sports, everyone wins. #WomenInSports #Equality @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
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🟢 light for GovSat-2
Parliament voted 57/60 in favour of the law enabling Luxembourg Defence & SES to launch a 2nd communications satellite 🛰️ under our joint venture LuxGovSat.
The state-of-the-art satellite will be built by Thales Alenia Space with 🇱🇺 industry involved.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
Parliament voted 57/60 in favour of the law enabling Luxembourg Defence & SES to launch a 2nd communications satellite 🛰️ under our joint venture LuxGovSat.
The state-of-the-art satellite will be built by Thales Alenia Space with 🇱🇺 industry involved.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 4:57 PM
🟢 light for GovSat-2
Parliament voted 57/60 in favour of the law enabling Luxembourg Defence & SES to launch a 2nd communications satellite 🛰️ under our joint venture LuxGovSat.
The state-of-the-art satellite will be built by Thales Alenia Space with 🇱🇺 industry involved.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
Parliament voted 57/60 in favour of the law enabling Luxembourg Defence & SES to launch a 2nd communications satellite 🛰️ under our joint venture LuxGovSat.
The state-of-the-art satellite will be built by Thales Alenia Space with 🇱🇺 industry involved.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
🙏 to the 🇱🇺 Ladies Ambassador’s Club for the motivating discussion on closing the gender & pension gaps, challenging stereotypes, addressing pushbacks, strengthening mentoring, advancing the WPS Agenda & combating violence against women.
📣 YES, progress requires action‼️ @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
📣 YES, progress requires action‼️ @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 6:14 AM
🙏 to the 🇱🇺 Ladies Ambassador’s Club for the motivating discussion on closing the gender & pension gaps, challenging stereotypes, addressing pushbacks, strengthening mentoring, advancing the WPS Agenda & combating violence against women.
📣 YES, progress requires action‼️ @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
📣 YES, progress requires action‼️ @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
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Um traditionnellen Neijoerschpatt vum Héichhaus, huet d’Ministesch Yuriko Backes, zesumme mat de Ministeren Claude Meisch a Serge Wilmes, vun der Geleeënheet profitéiert de Mataarbechter*inne fir déi gutt Zesummenaarbecht Merci ze soen ✨
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @claudemeisch.bsky.social @gouv.lu
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @claudemeisch.bsky.social @gouv.lu
January 17, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Um traditionnellen Neijoerschpatt vum Héichhaus, huet d’Ministesch Yuriko Backes, zesumme mat de Ministeren Claude Meisch a Serge Wilmes, vun der Geleeënheet profitéiert de Mataarbechter*inne fir déi gutt Zesummenaarbecht Merci ze soen ✨
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @claudemeisch.bsky.social @gouv.lu
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @claudemeisch.bsky.social @gouv.lu
✈️ Great pleasure to attend the official inauguration of Luxair’s new Embraer E195-E2. This aircraft marks the start of Luxair’s fleet renewal, offering improved passenger comfort, quieter flights & lower carbon emissions. A milestone to enhance 🇱🇺’s connectivity for the future! @mmtp-lu.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 9:35 AM
✈️ Great pleasure to attend the official inauguration of Luxair’s new Embraer E195-E2. This aircraft marks the start of Luxair’s fleet renewal, offering improved passenger comfort, quieter flights & lower carbon emissions. A milestone to enhance 🇱🇺’s connectivity for the future! @mmtp-lu.bsky.social
I visited LUXUAV, a Luxembourg headquartered company specialised in the development of cutting-edge Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles. LUXUAV is developing an AI-native UAV ecosystem on different altitudes.
@defense.gouv.lu acquired UAVs from the company for Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
@gouv.lu
@defense.gouv.lu acquired UAVs from the company for Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
@gouv.lu
January 13, 2026 at 6:05 AM
I visited LUXUAV, a Luxembourg headquartered company specialised in the development of cutting-edge Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles. LUXUAV is developing an AI-native UAV ecosystem on different altitudes.
@defense.gouv.lu acquired UAVs from the company for Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
@gouv.lu
@defense.gouv.lu acquired UAVs from the company for Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
@gouv.lu
Felicitatioun deenen 52 neien Zaldotinnen an Zaldote vun eiser Arméi!
Dir, d’Personal vun der Defense, sidd d’Réckgrat vun all eise Beméiungen. Mir brauche méi Leit, Fraen a Männer, déi sech fir d’Lëtzebuerger Land a seng Defense asetzen. Dir sidd eis Force. 🙏 @defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
Dir, d’Personal vun der Defense, sidd d’Réckgrat vun all eise Beméiungen. Mir brauche méi Leit, Fraen a Männer, déi sech fir d’Lëtzebuerger Land a seng Defense asetzen. Dir sidd eis Force. 🙏 @defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
January 10, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Felicitatioun deenen 52 neien Zaldotinnen an Zaldote vun eiser Arméi!
Dir, d’Personal vun der Defense, sidd d’Réckgrat vun all eise Beméiungen. Mir brauche méi Leit, Fraen a Männer, déi sech fir d’Lëtzebuerger Land a seng Defense asetzen. Dir sidd eis Force. 🙏 @defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
Dir, d’Personal vun der Defense, sidd d’Réckgrat vun all eise Beméiungen. Mir brauche méi Leit, Fraen a Männer, déi sech fir d’Lëtzebuerger Land a seng Defense asetzen. Dir sidd eis Force. 🙏 @defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
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📢 Conférence: Prendre en compte le sexe et le genre pour mieux soigner : un enjeu de santé publique
📍 Cercle Cité – Bibliothèque
🕧 09.02.2026 - 17h30
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @europarl.europa.eu @tillymetz.bsky.social @gouv.lu
📍 Cercle Cité – Bibliothèque
🕧 09.02.2026 - 17h30
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @europarl.europa.eu @tillymetz.bsky.social @gouv.lu
January 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM
📢 Conférence: Prendre en compte le sexe et le genre pour mieux soigner : un enjeu de santé publique
📍 Cercle Cité – Bibliothèque
🕧 09.02.2026 - 17h30
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @europarl.europa.eu @tillymetz.bsky.social @gouv.lu
📍 Cercle Cité – Bibliothèque
🕧 09.02.2026 - 17h30
@yurikobackes.bsky.social @europarl.europa.eu @tillymetz.bsky.social @gouv.lu
Ravie de m’échanger avec S.E. Mme María Nieves Blanco Díaz, Ambassadrice du Royaume d’Espagne au 🇱🇺, sur la nouvelle actualité géopolitique inquiétante, l’importance d’investir dans nos capacités de défense au niveau européen et notre collaboration fructueuse en tant qu’Alliés. 🇪🇸🤝🇱🇺 @defense.gouv.lu
January 7, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Ravie de m’échanger avec S.E. Mme María Nieves Blanco Díaz, Ambassadrice du Royaume d’Espagne au 🇱🇺, sur la nouvelle actualité géopolitique inquiétante, l’importance d’investir dans nos capacités de défense au niveau européen et notre collaboration fructueuse en tant qu’Alliés. 🇪🇸🤝🇱🇺 @defense.gouv.lu