MERSCH, LUXEMBOURG – The winners of the 2025 National Literary Competition were officially honoured at a ceremony held on December 2, 2025, at the Centre National de Littérature (CNL) in Mersch, Luxembourg. The event, presided over by Luxembourg's Minister for Culture, celebrated literary talent, with particular recognition given to Jhemp Hoscheit for securing the first prize in the adult category and Maude Blaschette for her first-place achievement in the young authors category.
The prestigious competition, which focused on novels for both adult and young authors, saw several notable writers acknowledged for their contributions to Luxembourgish literature. Jhemp Hoscheit was awarded the top honour in the adult category for his work, Den Impakt vu Klappentexter. In the young authors' segment, Maude Blaschette received the first prize for her novel, Silent Screams, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career.
In addition to the primary award recipients, the ceremony also recognized other distinguished winners of the 2025 National Literary Competition. Cathy Clement was celebrated for her novel, Neel mat Käpp, and Guy Helminger for his work, Die Elefantenhaut. These authors were among those whose literary achievements were highlighted during the event, underscoring the depth and diversity of contemporary writing in Luxembourg.
The annual National Literary Competition serves as a vital platform for promoting and supporting literary creation within the Grand Duchy. The awards, presented by the Minister for Culture, signify official recognition of the authors' artistic merit and their contributions to the cultural landscape. The ceremony at the CNL provided an opportunity for the literary community and the public to acknowledge the hard work and creativity of the winning authors, reinforcing the importance of storytelling and narrative in society.