In December 2013, a new government was installed in Luxembourg, following parliamentary elections in October.

Although the then ruling Christian Social Party (CSV) won 23 seats during the election, while the Socialists took 13 seats, the Greens six and the last five seats were shared by two other small parties, opposition parties wanted to create a tricolour alliance (Socialist, Democratic Party, and the Greens) against the “monopartism” style of the CSV.

François Bausch, leader of the Greens in the Chamber of Deputies, was appointed Minister for Sustainable Development, Transport, Public Works and Infrastructure. He was first elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1989. He has also been a member of the communal council of Luxembourg City since 1994.

Ms Carole Dieschbourg of the Green Party was appointed Minister of Environment under the Ministry for Sustainable Development, Transport, Public Works and Infrastructure. She was a member of the Echternach communal council between 2011 and 2013.