Luxembourg's Ministry of Culture has announced the winners of its 2026 National Literary Competition, recognizing outstanding poetry collections across four languages. Jemp Hoscheit secured the top prize in the adult category for his work, *Verieren*, while Jayani Baesel was awarded first place in the young authors’ division for *A Kiwi in a World of Domestic Chickens*. The results were officially revealed on November 12, 2026, in Luxembourg.
The prestigious competition, which focuses on poetry collections in Luxembourgish, French, German, and English, saw significant recognition for both established and emerging literary talents. Jemp Hoscheit's first-place win in the adult category comes with a prize of €7,500, in addition to up to €5,000 allocated for publication costs of his winning collection, *Verieren*.
Andrea Murphy was awarded second place in the adult category, receiving €4,000 for her collection titled *Funnily Enough… A Collection of Humorous Verse*. Following closely, Lara Well took third place with her work, *Mogme*, earning a prize of €3,000.
In the young authors’ category, Jayani Baesel's *A Kiwi in a World of Domestic Chickens* stood out, securing the first-place honor. The competition serves as a vital platform for encouraging and promoting literary creativity within Luxembourg, celebrating the diverse linguistic and poetic landscapes of the nation. The announcement, reported on November 13, 2026, highlights the Ministry of Culture's ongoing commitment to fostering literary arts.