(1970-12-22) 22 December 1970 (age 53) Kobe, Japan
Nationality
Luxembourger
Political party
Democratic Party (since 2021)
Independent (until 2021)
Other political affiliations
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party
Children
2
Alma mater
London School of Economics
SOAS University of London
College of Europe
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.
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