Commission greenlights Luxembourg's third €92.2 million payment request under NextGenerationEU

Key points

• The European Commission positively assessed Luxembourg's third €92.2 million payment request, confirming completion of all 5 milestones and 4 targets.
• Flagship measures include support for 42,000 zero-emission vehicles, exceeding the target of 38,000.
• 25 MWp of photovoltaic capacity was installed on business premises, and the payment request covers a reform of the sustainable biogas support scheme.
• Five government entities were digitalised via an electronic documents system, and a cross-border quantum key distribution connection between Luxembourg and Belgium was successfully tested.
• Healthcare, biodiversity and financial integrity reforms include legal reforms on healthcare professions and hospital structures, the 'Wëllkomm' digital solution, and reinforcement of the anti-money laundering framework.
• The Commission has sent its preliminary assessment to the Economic and Financial Committee, which has four weeks to deliver its opinion.
• The payment request was submitted on 24 July 2026; if approved, it would bring funds paid to Luxembourg under the RRF to €182 million, or 76% of the allocation.
• Luxembourg's plan is financed by €241 million in grants, with 87% of all milestones and targets now fulfilled.