Yuriko Backes

Yuriko Backes
Backes in 2023
Minister for Defence
Assumed office
17 November 2023
Prime MinisterLuc Frieden
Preceded byFrançois Bausch
Minister for Mobility and Public Transport
Assumed office
17 November 2023
Prime MinisterLuc Frieden
Preceded byFrançois Bausch
Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity
Assumed office
17 November 2023
Prime MinisterLuc Frieden
Preceded byTaina Bofferding
Minister for Finances
In office
5 January 2022 – 17 November 2023
Prime MinisterXavier Bettel
Preceded byPierre Gramegna
Succeeded byGilles Roth
Marshal of the Court
In office
1 June 2020 – 5 January 2022
Preceded byLucien Weiler
Succeeded byPaul Dühr[1]
Personal details
Born (1970-12-22) 22 December 1970 (age 53)
Kobe, Japan
NationalityLuxembourger
Political party
Other political
affiliations
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party
Children2
Alma mater

Yuriko Nadia Backes (born 22 December 1970) is a Luxembourgish diplomat and politician who serves as Minister for Defence and Minister for Mobility and Public Transport since 2023.[2] She served as Minister for Finances from 2022 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she has led the nation's financial sector through the economic crisis caused by the inflation surge and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Prior to her appointment as minister, she held several key diplomatic positions, and was the diplomatic advisor to prime ministers Jean-Claude Juncker and Xavier Bettel.

  1. ^ Malekar, Reuben (2023-08-13). "Paul Dühr sworn in as new head of Grand Ducal household". Luxembourg Times. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  2. ^ "Liberal ministers take office in Luxembourg". ALDE Party. Retrieved 2024-02-05.