5 autumn 2025 Your Royal Highness, you have represented Luxem- bourg’s economy for 25 years. How do you look back on this journey? H.R.H. the Grand Duke: These 25 years have been a journey of service and gratitude, one that showed me how deeply Luxembourg’s openness inspires trust and collaboration around the world. Every mission and every encounter has been an opportunity to witness A nation’s strength lies not in its size, but in its ability to connect. Few embody this principle more fully than Lux- embourg, a country whose openness to the world is both a source of prosperity and a reflection of its character. At the heart of this story stands Grand Duke Guillaume, whose 25 years of economic diplomacy have helped build Luxem- bourg’s bridges across continents. On 3 October 2025, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guil- laume acceded to the throne, bringing with him more than two decades of experience promoting Luxembourg’s econo- my on the global stage. His path from Crown Prince to Head of State has been marked by a deep sense of service to his country, its people and its place in the world. As Honorary President of the Luxembourg Trade & In- vestment Board – a high-level platform uniting government, business and innovation leaders – the Grand Duke has long been at the forefront of Luxembourg’s economic diplomacy. The Board coordinates the country’s international promo- the creativity, determination and talent of our entre- preneurs and skilled workforce. Promoting Luxembourg abroad has never been solely about economic diplomacy. It has also always been about human connections. Our success is built on trust, enduring partnerships, and a shared belief that even small nations like ours can have a global im- pact when we act with integrity, openness and vision. tion strategy and supports sustainable growth by helping companies expand abroad or invest in the Grand Duchy. During his 25 years of service as Crown Prince, His Royal Highness played a leading role in promoting Luxembourg’s economy abroad. He led seventy trade and economic mis- sions organised by successive governments and the Cham- ber of Commerce, opening new markets for Luxembourg’s businesses and introducing global investors to the coun- try’s unique advantages including stability, innovation and a spirit of cooperation. Through these missions, he helped strengthen Luxembourg’s reputation as a trusted and forward-looking partner at the heart of Europe. Now, at 43 years old, Grand Duke Guillaume brings this wealth of experience to a new chapter of national leadership. In this feature, he offers insights into 25 years of building bridges – between nations, people and ideas – and explores how Luxembourg’s enduring openness con- tinues to define its role. His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume reflects on 25 years of promoting Luxem- bourg’s economy, its unique openness to the world, and the enduring values that guide the Grand Duchy. A VISION FOR LUXEMBOURG