The Business Club Belgium-Luxembourg has the pleasure to invite you to a discussion evening with Lex Delles, Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism, at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the Kingdom of Belgium.

True to his motto "Nothing is easier than criticising, it is better to act", Lex Delles ran in 2011 for the first time in the municipal elections and is elected from the outset first alderman of Mondorf-les-Bains.  In 2013, Lex Delles was elected to Parliament and in 2014, at the age of 29, became the youngest mayor and member of Parliament of the country. Following the legislative elections of 14 October 2018, Lex Delles joined the government as Minister for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Minister for Tourism on 5 December 2018. After the legislative elections of 8 October 2023, Lex Delles was appointed Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism on 17 November 2023. Additionally, he also represents Luxembourg at the European Union's Competitiveness Council.

Minister Lex Delles will provide an overview of the main measures taken by the government to strengthen Luxembourg's attractiveness and competitiveness, including new measures aimed at simplifying administrative procedures and the action plan entitled "10 Action Points for Startups". He will also deliver a broad perspective on Europe's vision, emphasizing the European industrial competitiveness, the challenges of tariffs and customs measures, advocating for a stronger internal market.

Please note that the Minister's intervention will be conducted in French.

* Attendance at this event is by invitation only*

Date: 21 May 2025

Location: Luxembourg Residence, Brussels

Programme:

• 5:30-6:00 PM: Registration & welcoming
• 6:00 PM: Welcoming remarks by H.E. Mr Jean-Louis Thill, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the Kingdom of Belgium
• 6:05 PM: Keynote speech by the Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, followed by Q&A
• 6:35 PM: Closing remarks by Mr. Rik Vandenberghe, President of the Business Club Belgium-Luxembourg.
• 6:40-8:00 PM: Cocktail reception

Any questions?

Contact us here: contact@bcbl.be