Luxembourg News: MEP Faces Expulsion, Gaza Crisis Deepens, and More

Luxembourg News Roundup: MEP Expulsion, US Study Warning, and More Luxembourg, May 31, 2025 – This week saw a flurry of significant events in Luxembourg and beyond. A prominent Luxembourgish MEP, Fernand Kartheiser, is facing potential expulsion from his political group following a controversial visit to Moscow. This action has drawn criticism from both his own party and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel. The Luxembourg student union, ACEL, has issued a warning to students considering studying in the United States, citing concerns about the Trump administration's policies on student visas and increased scrutiny of international students. "The advice is due to the Trump administration's suspension of student visas and increased scrutiny of international students," a spokesperson for ACEL stated. Meanwhile, safety concerns have led to a halt in move-ins at a delayed housing project in Walferdange. The municipality has cited missing balcony railings and fire safety equipment as reasons for the delay. In a separate development, thousands of desperate Palestinians stormed a United Nations warehouse in Gaza, highlighting the severity of the ongoing hunger crisis in the region. The incident underscores the impact of a two-month aid blockade and 18 months of war. Finally, a man has been charged with multiple offenses after driving a car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool Football Club's Premier League victory. The incident left dozens injured. These events highlight the diverse challenges facing both Luxembourg and the wider world.