This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Luc Frieden, the current Prime Minister of Luxembourg since 17 November 2023.
Summary Frieden has visited 23 countries during his tenure as prime minister. The number of visits per country where Frieden has traveled are: One visit to Albania, Armenia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Moldova, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine. Two visits to Poland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vatican City Three visits to the Netherlands Four visits to Germany Eight visits to France Twelve visits to Belgium
2023 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsParis28 NovemberFirst working visit abroad to meet with President Macron and Prime Minister Borne in Paris to discuss Europe's strategic future, bilateral cooperation on energy policy, mobility, digital transition, and EU budget matters .Brussels29 NovemberMet with Ursula von der Leyen, discussing telework, the single market, competitiveness, EU enlargement, Ukraine, and the multiannual financial framework and Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo, ahead of the Benelux summit, focusing on bilateral relations and Belgium's EU/Benelux priorities for 2024.7 DecemberHe travelled to NATO headquarters to meet NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. This meeting took place ahead of the Washington Summit, which will mark the Alliance's 75th anniversary. The Summit will be an opportunity for the Alliance to demonstrate its unity and strength, with Sweden taking part as the 32nd member country. The primary aim of the meeting was to reiterate Luxembourg's firm support for NATO's mission to ensure the security and stability of the European continent. He also met the president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. The president underlined Luxembourg's role as the headquarters of the European institutions.13–15 DecemberAttendance in Brussels at the EU–Western Balkans Summit (13 December) and the European Council (14–15 December). Deepening relations with Western Balkans partners. Joint declaration on foreign and security policy alignment. EU enlargement to Ukraine and Moldova, candidate status for Georgia, accession negotiations to start with Bosnia-Herzegovina. Discussions on the multiannual financial framework, defense industrial strategy, migration, EU‑Turkey, and combating xenophobia.
2024 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsParis5 JanuaryFrieden attended the commemoration ceremony of Jacques Delors.https://chronicle.lu/category/abroad/48055-luxembourg-pm-among-eu-leaders-to-pay-tribute-to-jacques-delorsBerlin8 JanuaryFirst external visit was to Olaf Scholz. amid violent protests by German farmers.Paris26 FebruaryFrieden travelled to Paris, where Emmanuel Macron was holding an emergency summit over the situation in Ukraine, as they had suffered the loss of Avdiivka. Czech Prime Minister Peter Fiala proposed to purchase 500,000 rounds of artillery ammunition for Ukrainian forces.The Hague4 MarchWorking visit to Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Discussion topics included renewable energy (hydrogen), defence, agriculture, competitiveness, Ukraine, and a planned joint trade mission. Followed by engagement at Instituut Clingendael and discussion with Luxembourg students in the Netherlands.Warsaw11 AprilInvited by European Council president Charles Michel for a working dinner on the EU's next strategic agenda. Bilateral meeting with Polish prime minister Donald Tusk on EU priorities and Luxembourg–Poland relations. Lisbon31 MayFirst EU leader received by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral economic, technological, and renewable energy collaboration, as well as preparing for European elections and council agendas.Normandy6 JuneInvited by French president Emmanuel Macron, attended the international commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, honoring Allied soldiers and Luxembourg nationals who fought in WWII.Lucerne15–16 JuneAttended Global Peace SummitBrussels17 JuneFrieden attended an informal European Council summit.https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20240617-informal-leaders-meeting-june-2024/145184-1-arrival-and-doorstep-frieden-lu-part-1-20240617https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20240617-informal-leaders-meeting-june-2024/145184-2-arrival-and-doorstep-frieden-lu-part-2-20240617Washington D.C.9–11 JulyFrieden attended the 2024 NATO summitWoodstock18 JulyFrieden attended the 4th European Political Community Summit.Paris26 JulyFrieden travelled to Paris to attend the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.https://www.gettyimages.ae/detail/news-photo/prime-minister-of-luxembourg-luc-frieden-and-marjolijne-news-photo/2163024267Chișinău13 SeptemberFrieden travelled to Chișinău to meet with Prime Minister Dorin Recean.https://moldovalive.md/luc-frieden-prime-minister-of-the-grand-duchy-of-luxembourg-is-visiting-the-republic-of-moldova/Budapest7 NovemberFrieden attended the 5th European Political Community Summit.
2025 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsOświęcim27 JanuaryFrieden attended the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.https://gouvernement.lu/en/gouvernement/luc-frieden/actualites.gouvernement2024+en+actualites+toutes_actualites+communiques+2025+01-janvier+27-frieden-commemoration-auschwitz.htmlBrussels3 FebruaryFrieden attended an informal European Council summit.https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250203-informal-eu-leaders-retreat-february-2025Munich14–16 FebruaryAttended the 61st Munich Security Conference alongside Defence Minister Yuriko Backes—a major gathering of global leaders to discuss security, defence policy, and international collaboration.Brussels20–21 MarchFrieden attended a European Council summit.https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250320-european-council-march-2025Paris27 MarchFrieden attended a meeting of the "Coalition of the willing" hosted by President Macron.Tokyo, Osaka22–25 AprilIn Tokyo, Frieden met his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who received him with military honours. The aim of the meeting was to strengthen bilateral relations and exchange views on key international issues. He also travelled to Osaka for the 2025 World Expo, where he visited the Luxembourg and Japanese pavilions. Osaka hosted the first World Expo to be held in Asia 55 years ago, in 1970. The visit was also an opportunity to underline the shared commitment of Luxembourg and Japan to innovation and technological progress.Vatican City26 AprilAttended funeral of Pope Francis.Helsinki6 MayMet with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and with President Alexander StubbTirana16 MayFrieden attended the 6th European Political Community Summit.Vatican City18 MayAttended Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.Lista De Personalidades Esperadas En La Entronización Del Nuevo Papa León XIV Aachen, Eindhoven27–28 MayHe will introduce the Charlemagne Prize festivities with a speech on Europe at Aachen Cathedral on 27 May. He will also briefly travel to Eindhoven, to visit the headquarters of the European technology company and semiconductor manufacturer ASML, on 28 May.London16 JuneHe visited London as part of the celebrations marking Luxembourg's National Holiday.The Hague24–25 JuneFrieden attended the NATO summit.Brussels26–27 JuneFrieden attended the European Council meeting.https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250626-european-council-june-2025Berlin1 JulyMet with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.https://www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/frieden-tells-merz-german-border-checks-affect-55000-commuters/75038362.htmlNew York City25 SeptemberAttended the General debate of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly.https://gouvernement.lu/en/gouvernement/luc-frieden/actualites.gouvernement2024+en+actualites+toutes_actualites+discours+2025+09-septembre+26-frieden-speech-unga80.htmlCopenhagen2 OctoberAttended the 7th European Political Community Summit.Brussels17–19 DecemberAttended the European Council and European Union-Western Balkans Leaders' Summit.https://chronicle.lu/category/abroad/58623-prime-minister-frieden-attends-european-council-in-brussels-gallery
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