Luxembourg/US relations: Where are we and where are we going?

Dec. 15, 2020

Luxembourg/US relations: Where are we and where are we going?





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The US and Luxembourg have been friends and allies for quite some time:

  • Because of 19th century immigration, there are now more persons of Luxembourg ancestry living in the United States than currently hold Luxembourg passports living in Luxembourg
  • The 5,000 American soldiers buried with General Patton in the cemetery at Hamm clearly show the sacrifice that Americans have made to ensure Luxembourgers live in freedom
  • Post World War II investment by American manufacturers (Goodyear, Dupont and others) significantly helped Luxembourg recover from the ravages of the war, and remains active today
  • The successes of the financial sector, the IT sector and the nascent space sector have all brought great prosperity to Luxembourg and owe much to US support
  • Luxembourg has key and much appreciated allies and partners in NATO, within the context of the EU, and within the worlds of global political and economic affairs

Like all relationships, the US-Luxembourg relationship has evolved over the decades.  But, all would agree that its depth and scope have accelerated in recent years.

Will that change with a new Administration?
And, if so, how?

To discuss possibilities, opportunities, and hopes, LACC and AMCHAM Luxembourg are very pleased to partner for a ZOOM discussion between US Ambassador J Randolph Evans and former Vice President of the European Commission, Viviane Reding, moderated by AMCHAM Chairman Paul Schonenberg.

The event will take place on Tuesday, December 15th, the day after the United States Electoral College votes to confirm Joe Biden as the next President of the United States.

Join us! You will be glad you did!

Zoom link will be provided prior to the event

~ Presented in Partnership with ~

American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg

Featured Speakers

Speaker: Ambassador J. Randolph Evans
Speaker Ambassador J. Randolph Evans
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Ambassador J. Randolph Evans arrived in Luxembourg on June 18, 2018 and presented his credentials to Grand Duke Henri on the following day to become the 23rd United States Ambassador to the Grand Duchy …

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.


Ambassador J. Randolph Evans arrived in Luxembourg on June 18, 2018 and presented his credentials to Grand Duke Henri on the following day to become the 23rd United States Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Before becoming Ambassador, he served as a distinguished attorney, author and public servant in a variety of roles at the federal, state and local levels of government. He served as outside counsel to Speakers of the 104th-109th Congresses of the United States.
In addition, he served on the State Election Board of Georgia (2001-2011) and as co-chair of Judicial Nominating Commission of Georgia (2010-2018). He also served on the Standing Committee of Government Affairs of the American Bar Association, the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia, the Chair of the Torts and Insurance Section of the Georgia Bar, as well as various committees in a variety of capacities.


Ambassador Evans has co-authored eight books, two syndicated columns, and numerous programs and seminars on topics ranging from professional ethics to climate change. He appeared regularly on national cable news networks on current political events. For his work and service, he has received numerous awards and recognitions across the United States. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from West Georgia College in 1980 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia in 1983.


Ambassador Evans is married to Linda Evans, a retired New York attorney, and has a son who is a practicing attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Dublin, Georgia.

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Speaker: Viviane Reding
Speaker Viviane Reding
Viviane Reding is a Luxembourgish politician and a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Luxembourg. She previously served as European Commissioner for Education and Culture from 1999 to 2004, European Commissioner for Information Society and Media from 2004 to 2010 and European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship from 2010 to 2014. Before starting a professional career …

Viviane Reding is a Luxembourgish politician and a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Luxembourg. She previously served as European Commissioner for Education and Culture from 1999 to 2004, European Commissioner for Information Society and Media from 2004 to 2010 and European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship from 2010 to 2014.


Before starting a professional career as a journalist for the leading newspaper in Luxembourg, the Luxemburger Wort, she obtained a doctorate in human sciences at the Sorbonne. From 1986 to 1998, she was President of the Luxembourg Union of Journalists. On 27 November 2009, she was elevated in the "Barroso II Commission" to Vice-President responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship. She is also an advisor for the transatlantic think-tank European Horizons.

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Date and Time

Tue, Dec. 15, 2020

noon - 2 p.m.

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