Yuriko Backes

Yuriko Backes

Center, Minister of Defence, Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity, Minister for Mobility and Public Works

Yuriko Backes was lady steward of the court until she became Minister of Finance in 2022. Since 2023 she is Minister of Defence, Minister for Mobility and Public Works and Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity.

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"Our commitment to citizens does not stop at election time"
On Tuesday, 24 March 2026, the DP Centre District Congress took place. Speaking before more than 120 members at the Bonnevoie Cultural Centre, Luxembourg City mayor and MP Lydie Polfer highlighted the importance of the party’s strongest district.