– TRIGGERING THE PURCHASING POWER INDEX
Last triggered in July 2018, it has been activated again on 1 January 2020.
The annual inflation rate of the national consumer price index (NCPI) reached 1.7% in December 2019.
As a result, all wages, salaries and pensions are automatically increased by 2.5%.
– TELEWORKING
French cross-border commuters have now 29 days of telework per year since July 2019.
This will help to alleviate recurring problems linked to transport difficulties.
– SHARED HEALTHCARE RECORD
From 1 January 2020, all health care beneficiaries in Luxembourg will have a shared healthcare file (Dossier de Soin Partagé).
All the patient’s essential health information is now centralized in an electronic file, under the control of each patient.
– SMOKE DETECTORS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
From 1 January 2020, homes must be progressively equipped with a smoke detector.
In 2018, 150,000 smoke detectors were distributed free of charge by the municipalities.
Gradually, all dwellings will have to be equipped within the next 3 years.
– TRANSPORTATION
Committed to a policy of sustainable development, the Grand Duchy wishes to reduce CO2 emissions by 1 million tonnes in 2020.
Free transport
Announced at the creation of the current government, free public transport for all will be introduced on 1 March 2020, except first class.
Increase in taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel
Taxes on diesel should increase by 3 to 5 cents and gasoline by 1 to 3 cents per litre.
To get information how to get Residence permit In Luxembourg and Citizenship of Luxembourg – please visit our website www.luxembourg.euresidence.me