Safeguarding Pluralism: 50 Years of Commitment

We are pleased to invite you to the conference of 50 years Press Aid in Luxembourg "Safeguarding Pluralism: 50 Years of Commitment – and What Comes Next?".

Date: 25 November 2026

Time:
13:00 | Registration and welcome
13:30 – 18:00 | Conference
18:00 | Cocktail reception

Venue: Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg I 37D, Avenue John F. Kennedy I L-1855

The event will take place with the participation of Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister for Media and Connectivity, Elisabeth Margue.

The conference will be held in both French and English, with simultaneous interpretation provided in both languages.

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