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Cross-Border Pension Deal Removes Decade-Old Friction for 110,000 French Workers
The Frieden government and Élisabeth Borne's office reached a quiet compromise this weekend, sources tell Étude.
An updated bilateral pensions protocol between Luxembourg and France will remove decades-old friction for the roughly 110,000 French residents who commute daily into the Grand Duchy, two officials with knowledge of the negotiations told Étude.
The compromise, signed off this weekend by the Frieden government and Élisabeth Borne's office, harmonises the calculation of mixed careers, ends double-taxation episodes affecting partial-year workers, and creates a single digital portal for cross-border pension applications. It is expected to take effect on 1 January 2026.
Frequently asked
- How many French cross-border workers does the Luxembourg-France pension deal affect?
- Approximately 110,000 French residents who commute daily into Luxembourg are affected by the updated bilateral pensions protocol.
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