Luxembourg has a parliamentary form of government with a constitutional monarchy by inheritance. Under the constitution of 1868, as amended, executive power is exercised by the Grand Duke and the Council of Government (cabinet), which consists of a prime minister and several other ministers. The prime minister is the leader of the political party or coalition of parties having the most seats in parliament.

Legislative power is vested in the Chamber of Deputies, elected directly to 5-year terms. A second body, the “Conseil d’État” (Council of State), composed of 21 ordinary citizens appointed by the Grand Duke, advises the Chamber of Deputies in the drafting of legislation, though the Council’s opinion has no binding effect. The responsibilities of the members of the Conseil d’État are extracurricular to their normal professional duties.

Luxembourg law is a composite of local practice, legal tradition, and French, Belgian, and German systems. The apex of the judicial system is the Superior Court, whose judges are appointed by the Grand Duke.

Principal Government Officials
Head of State–Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister of Finance–Jean-Claude Juncker (CSV)
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration-Jean Asselborn (LSAP)
Minister of Justice, Treasury and Budget, and Defense-Luc Frieden (CSV)
Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade-Jeannot Krecke (LSAP)
Ambassador to the United States–Arlette Conzemius
Ambassador to the United Nations–Jean-Marc Hoscheit