RomLux Hosts Cybersecurity-Themed New Year Members Reception

The Romania Luxembourg Business Forum (RomLux) held its Annual New Year Members Reception on Friday 6 February 2026 at the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity (LHC) in Luxembourg-Gare.

The lunchtime event took place in the presence of the Romanian Ambassador to Luxembourg, Alexandrina-Livia Rusu, as well as the Ambassador of Moldova to Belgium and Luxembourg, Viorel Cibotaru, and the Ambassador of Luxembourg to Moldova, Alain de Muyser, alongside members of the Romanian community and representatives of other international business chambers based in Luxembourg.

RomLux President Razvan-Petru Radu welcomed guests before inviting Pascal Steichen, founder and CEO of the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity, to present the LHC's mission. Formerly known as SECURITYMADEIN.LU, the agency aims to position Luxembourg as a resilient and trustworthy player in the digital economy, while supporting businesses - particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - in becoming more cybersecure and helping citizens better understand online risks.

Pascal Steichen outlined the LHC's core activities, structured around awareness and risk identification, protection mechanisms, and detection and response to cyberattacks. He likened the agency's role to that of "firefighters of the internet" for the private sector, helping companies understand where to invest and how to limit damage in the event of an incident. He also highlighted the LHC's involvement in national strategies linked to new technologies (AI, data and quantum technology) and referred to the development of a "cybersecurity factory", focused on competence and capacity building.

In a European context, Pascal Steichen also spoke about his role as the Chair of the Governing Board of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), based in Bucharest, which aims to strengthen the EU's cybersecurity capacities and competitiveness.

Romanian Ambassador Alexandrina-Livia Rusu welcomed the positive developments in cybersecurity cooperation in recent years, describing them as a strong basis for further collaboration. She recalled that 2025 marked 115 years of bilateral relations between Romania and Luxembourg and highlighted recent political, economic and cultural milestones, including high-level visits, economic missions and cultural initiatives (see: 'The Little Prince' Performance Marks 115 Years of Luxembourg-Romania Diplomatic Ties).

Looking ahead to 2026, Ambassador Rusu described a rather ambitious agenda despite financial constraints, noting ongoing public finance reforms in Romania. Priorities include continued political dialogue and economic cooperation. She highlighted the importance of cybersecurity, particularly in the context of disinformation and the war in Ukraine, and reiterated support for Moldova's EU path. She also referred to upcoming cultural initiatives and community-led activities, thanking partners and the Romanian community for their continued engagement.

In his closing remarks, RomLux President Razvan-Petru Radu praised cooperation with other business chambers and underlined the importance of collaboration within Luxembourg's international business community. He outlined RomLux’s key initiatives for 2026, including an event bridging artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, participation in Nexus Luxembourg with a reorganised Romania-Moldova pavilion, involvement in the Roude Léiw International Polo Cup in summer and plans for future "innovation missions" and an investment forum later in the year.

After the speeches, guests enjoyed Romanian wines and delicacies (including "sarmale", traditional stuffed cabbage rolls), while networking in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.