Luxembourg's Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy, and Tourism, Lex Delles, has reiterated the country's stance on nuclear energy, stating that Luxembourg will not support it. The government remains committed to prioritizing the energy transition and exploring alternative sources of energy. Minister Delles clarified recent statements made by Prime Minister Luc Frieden, explaining that they were made in a European context and not meant to indicate a change in Luxembourg's position on nuclear energy.
In addition to addressing the nuclear energy issue, Minister Delles discussed other key topics during the interview. He provided updates on the Google Data Centre project, highlighting the government's support for the initiative. He also emphasized the importance of administrative simplification and outlined plans to implement measures to streamline bureaucratic processes.
Minister Delles touched on the topic of energy prices, stating that the government is working on implementing an energy price cap to protect consumers from excessive price increases. He also highlighted the significance of the tourism industry and expressed the government's commitment to bolstering the hotel industry's bed capacity to accommodate growing demand.
Another topic of discussion was the begging ban, which has been a contentious issue in Luxembourg. Minister Delles expressed the Democratic Party's support for Luxembourg City Mayor Lydie Polfer on this matter and emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach within the coalition government.
During the interview, Minister Delles dismissed speculation about his future role as the national DP lead candidate, reaffirming his commitment to his current position. The interview was conducted by RTL Radio.
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