Yuriko Backes | |
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_09-2023_(better_crop).jpg) Backes in 2023 | |
| Minister for Defence | |
| Assumed office 17 November 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Luc Frieden |
| Preceded by | François Bausch |
| Minister for Mobility and Public Transport | |
| Assumed office 17 November 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Luc Frieden |
| Preceded by | François Bausch |
| Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity | |
| Assumed office 17 November 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Luc Frieden |
| Preceded by | Taina Bofferding |
| Minister for Finances | |
| In office 5 January 2022 – 17 November 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Xavier Bettel |
| Preceded by | Pierre Gramegna |
| Succeeded by | Gilles Roth |
| Marshal of the Court | |
| In office 1 June 2020 – 5 January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lucien Weiler |
| Succeeded by | Paul Dühr[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 December 1970 Kobe, Japan |
| Nationality | Luxembourger |
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| Other political affiliations | Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party |
| Children | 2 |
| 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.
- ^ Malekar, Reuben (2023-08-13). "Paul Dühr sworn in as new head of Grand Ducal household". Luxembourg Times. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Liberal ministers take office in Luxembourg". ALDE Party. Retrieved 2024-02-05.