Credit: Emmanuel Claude
On Tuesday 8 July 2025, the Union of Luxembourgish Enterprises (UEL) celebrated its 25th anniversary in the presence of Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, political representatives, institutional partners and entrepreneurs.
The event brought together nearly 160 guests and provided an opportunity for those in attendance to pay tribute to the individuals who have shaped the history of the UEL, including former Presidents of the association Joseph Kinsch, Michel Wurth and Nicolas Buck and past leaders Pierre Bley, Jean-Jacques Rommes, Nicolas Henckes and Jean-Paul Olinger.
President of the UEL, Michel Reckinger, said: “Social dialogue, along with our contribution, are here to help strengthen the resilience and sustainability of our economy and our social model. This will succeed if we are, of course, listened to […] but it will be even more successful if we move forward together - employers, trade unions and the State - true to our Luxembourgish model.”
Mr Reckinger thanked political representatives for their ongoing dialogue and the trust placed in them, encouraging the pursuit of a shared objective: working towards a sustainable and prosperous economy for the country, its residents and its workforce.
Marc Wagener, who has served as Director of the UEL for just over a year, reminded attendees that social dialogue is part of the UEL’s DNA. He stated: “The UEL probably would not exist without the need for more formalised and coordinated consultation and dialogue. The emergence and development of the UEL - as well as its future - are inextricably linked to social dialogue.”
At the event, Director of the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), Aline Muller, shared a neutral analysis of the evolution and future prospects of social dialogue in Luxembourg and a discussion, led by Chief Economist of the UEL, Nicolas Simons, highlighted upcoming challenges and opportunities to strengthen social dialogue.
The UEL also unveiled a new visual identity marked by a modernised logo. The association that the new design is “a symbol of voice, dialogue, growth and connectivity” and “reflects the UEL’s intention to embed itself in the contemporary dynamic”.
The UEL’s General Secretariat is made up of fifteen staff members, organised around expertise in employment and labour law, social security and taxation.
