Located at the heart of the European Union, Luxembourg is truly a magnet for multicultural talent. More than 40 percent of the resident population are foreigners and almost 40 percent of the workforce commute into the country each day. Children learn French, German, English and Luxembourgish, laying the foundation for future business, government and research employment. The fast-growing University of Luxembourg focuses on post-graduate educational programs and research. This multicultural setting and commitment to scientific and technological progress expand the skills of the Luxembourg workforce and attract knowledge-workers and intellectual capital from around the world.

New legislation on immigration and double citizenship spurs this process. The reforms streamline the process for acquiring work and residence permits for non EU-citizens. Skilled employees and research staff now find it easier to move to Luxembourg for work, and intra-company transfers have been substantially eased. Expatriate families find schooling opportunities at every level in both local public and private schools as well as in a wide range of first-class international schools, including several dedicated to English and French.

Residents and visitors alike appreciate Luxembourg’s quality of life, natural beauty and rich cultural scenery in a nation fortunate to have among the highest income per capita coupled with a moderate cost of living.

A well-funded health system regularly scores highly in international comparative surveys. Similarly, Luxembourg ranks at the top in personal safety with a very low incidence of crime.

Cultural life is varied and rich. First class performers from across the globe are attracted by the country’s impressive range and quality of concert halls, theaters, museums and festivals. There is a particularly extensive choice for music lovers, both classical and popular. Several festivals in classical music as well as rock, blues and jazz animate both the capital city and regional centers such as Wiltz and Echternach every year, attracting music lovers from in and outside Luxembourg. An extensive network of museums and art galleries complete the cultural diversity of the scenery.

The unique cultural mix and the high standard of living have also generated an exclusive blend of restaurants, entertainment and nightlife.

Sporting events range from popular soccer, basketball and cycling competitions to the more exclusive bowling lanes and golfing on Luxembourg’s six courses spread across the country.

There is a setting for every lifestyle. The bustle of cosmopolitan Luxembourg-City compares with slower paced life among the vineyards at the Moselle River bordering on Germany or in the green grandeur of the Ardennes hills in the North. The daily commute to work is short, with efficient road and mass transport links that also bring other European economic and political centers of interest as well as elegant tourist destinations close to all Luxembourg residents.

For the tourist, the ancient historical German city of Trier and the Champagne wine-growing region of France are easily accessible. Further afield, one can spend a weekend in Paris, Brussels or the Alps after a moderate drive.