Baku:The European Commission has given a positive assessment to Luxembourg's fourth and final payment request for €59 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), which is the central component of the NextGenerationEU initiative.
According to European Commission - Lebanon, Luxembourg has successfully implemented all reforms and investments outlined in its recovery and resilience plan, amounting to a total of €241 million. Upon approval of this payment request, Luxembourg will have received 100% of the funding allocated under its plan.
This approval marks a significant milestone in the RRF's implementation, reflecting Luxembourg's dedication to executing the reforms and investments specified in its national recovery and resilience plan. The Commission concluded that Luxembourg has met the three milestones and four targets established in the Council Implementing Decision, covering areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transport, digitalization of public administration, healthcare, and anti-money laundering efforts.
Key measures in this payment request include the approval of over 11,200 grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, the addition of 30.1 MWp of photovoltaic capacity on business premises, and the installation of 1,581 electric vehicle charging points. Additionally, Luxembourg has advanced digital public administration by digitalizing employment procedures and enhancing the Luxembourg Business Register's platform and compliance capabilities. Furthermore, legislation was enacted to define the roles and responsibilities of general care nurses, strengthening the healthcare system.
The European Commission has forwarded its preliminary assessment of Luxembourg's fulfillment of the required milestones and targets to the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC), which has four weeks to deliver its opinion. The payment to Luxembourg will proceed following the EFC's opinion and the adoption of a payment decision by the Commission.
Luxembourg's recovery and resilience plan, supported by €241 million in grants, focuses on clean and digital transitions and enhancing economic and social resilience. The plan includes measures for affordable housing, workforce upskilling and reskilling, healthcare resilience, and digitalization, among other initiatives. Once approved, this payment will complete Luxembourg's funding under the RRF, meeting all 52 milestones and targets set for the country. Member States were required to complete all milestones and targets by 31 August 2026 and submit their final payment requests by the end of September 2026 in anticipation of the Facility's closure at the end of 2026.
