A proposal to extend voting rights to foreigners who have lived in Luxembourg for at least ten years and have previously voted in a European or local election in Luxembourg, was rejected in a 2015 referendum.

The CSV leader began negotiations with outgoing Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and his DP.

Bettel expressed his willingness to participate in government, though not as Prime Minister.

[18] Frieden stated that he expected to take office by the end of the week following the announcement.

[19] The new cabinet was sworn in by the Grand Duke and Frieden assumed the office of Prime Minister on 17 November.