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Luxembourg is considering a possible increase to its minimum wage as it works to implement a 2022 European Union directive, but no final decision has been made yet. The government must choose whether to link the wage to 60% of the median or 50% of the average salary, which could raise the current level by roughly €200 to €460 if adopted. Labour Minister Marc Spautz has indicated a preference for the median benchmark, with a decision expected before Easter, though any change would still require parliamentary approval and is not guaranteed.
Luxair has cancelled all flights between Luxembourg City and Berlin today after Berlin Brandenburg Airport shut down for a one-day strike. The walkout, organised by Verdi amid a pay dispute, will halt 445 flights and affect around 57,000 passengers. The airline said impacted travellers would be contacted and offered alternatives, as the disruption adds to recent travel issues in Germany following earlier strikes affecting major routes.
Paul Thiltges Distributions has been declared bankrupt by a commercial court in Luxembourg, marking a major setback for a firm long active in international co-productions such as Colonia and Wolfwalkers. Founded in 1993, the company reportedly received around €20 million in public funding over the past decade. Founder Paul Thiltges said he is cooperating with the court-appointed receiver, while the case has sparked political questions about funding, debts and the future of film rights.
