Luxembourg - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Luxembourg, it was the name derives from the Celtic "lucilem" (little) and the German "burg" (castle or fortress) to produce the meaning of the "little castle"; the name is actually ironic, since for centuries the Fortress of Luxembourg was one of Europe's most formidable fortifications; the name passed to the surrounding city and then to the country itself. The Government system in this country is the constitutional monarchy type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 12 cantons (cantons, singular - canton); Capellen, Clervaux, Diekirch, Echternach, Esch-sur-Alzette, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg, Mersch, Redange, Remich, Vianden, Wiltz
National symbols

Red, rampant lion; national colors: red, white, light blue.

The flag
The National flag of Luxembourg has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and light blue; similar to the flag of the Netherlands, which uses a darker blue and is shorter; the coloring is derived from the Grand Duke's coat of arms (a red lion on a white and blue striped field).
The National Anthem
Title "Ons Heemecht" (Our Motherland); "De Wilhelmus" (The William)
Lyric/music Michel LENTZ/Jean-Antoine ZINNEN; Nikolaus WELTER/unknown
More about the government of Luxembourg
Date of Independence 1839 (from the Netherlands)
National holiday National Day (birthday of Grand Duke HENRI), 23 June; note - this date of birth is not the true date of birth for any of the Royals, but the national festivities were shifted in 1962 to allow observance during a more favorable time of year
Legal system civil law system
International law organization participation accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Constitution
History Previous 1842 (heavily amended 1848, 1856); latest effective 17 October 1868
Amendments Proposed by the Chamber of Deputies or by the monarch to the Chamber; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Chamber in two successive readings three months apart; a referendum can be substituted for the second reading if approved by more than a quarter of the Chamber members or by 25,000 valid voters; adoption by referendum requires a majority of all valid voters; amended many times, last in 2020
Citizenship
Citizenship by birth limited to situations where the parents are either unknown, stateless, or when the nationality law of the parents' state of origin does not permit acquisition of citizenship by descent when the birth occurs outside of national territory
Citizenship by descent only at least one parent must be a citizen of Luxembourg
Dual citizenship recognized yes
Residency requirement for naturalization 7 years
Executive Branch
Chief of state Grand Duke HENRI (since 7 October 2000)
Head of government Prime Minister Luc FRIEDEN (since 17 November 2023)
Cabinet Council of Ministers recommended by the prime minister, appointed by the monarch
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; following elections to the Chamber of Deputies, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the monarch; deputy prime minister appointed by the monarch; prime minister and deputy prime minister are responsible to the Chamber of Deputies
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral Chamber of Deputies or Chambre des Deputes (60 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms); note - a 21-member Council of State appointed by the Grand Duke on the advice of the prime minister serves as an advisory body to the Chamber of Deputies
Elections Last held on 8 October 2023 (next to be held by 31 October 2028)
Election results Percent of vote by party - CSV 29.2%, LSAP 18.9%, DP 18.7%, ADR 9.3%, Green Party 8.6%, Pirate Party 6.7%, The Left 3.9%; seats by party - CSV 21, DP 14, LSAP 11, ADR 5, Green Party 4, Pirate Party 3, The Left 2; composition - men 40, women 20, percentage women 33.3%
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Supreme Court of Justice includes Court of Appeal and Court of Cassation (consists of 27 judges on 9 benches); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
Judge selection and term of office Judges of both courts appointed by the monarch for life
Subordinate courts Court of Accounts; district and local tribunals and courts
Diplomatic representation in the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Nicole BINTNER-BAKSHIAN (since 15 August 2021)
Chancery 2200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Telephone [1] (202) 265-4171
FAX [1] (202) 328-8270
Email address and website
[email protected]

https://washington.mae.lu/en.html
Consulate(s) general New York, San Francisco
Diplomatic representation from the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Thomas M. BARRETT (since 10 February 2022)
Embassy 22 Boulevard Emmanuel Servais, L-2535 Luxembourg City
Mailing address 5380 Luxembourg Place, Washington DC  20521-5380
Telephone [352] 46-01-23-00
FAX [352] 46-14-01
Email address and website [email protected]
https://lu.usembassy.gov/
National heritage
Total World Heritage Sites 1 (cultural)
Selected World Heritage Site locales Luxembourg City Old Quarters and Fortifications
Key Political parties and their leaders in Luxembourg
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