Minister of Defense, Mobility and Public Works and Equality of Gender and Diversity, Yuriko Backes never completely manages to disconnect from work. But she still takes advantage of the summer to travel with the family. “I am leaving with my husband and my two boys, who are at university, but who come back to be with us. We like to travel far enough. Whether in Asia, Africa, in the United States … But it is true that with the stress to which we are subject as a member of the government, I may leave a little less than in the past. “
On vacation, the minister is looking for a good balance between activities and rest. “Of course, you have to visit places that we had never seen before. But personally, I also like to take advantage of this free time to do things that I cannot do in normal times, like reading a good book or as to breathe, “she explains.
In the Grand Duchy, she takes advantage of her leave to be at home. “I love it!” But I also like to walk in the Ardennes, in northern Luxembourg. And I’m cycling, because that too during the year, it’s not always easy. ” The only thing that could spoil a day of vacation? “Bad weather”.