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Our candidates for Europe
The Democratic Party is entering the European elections on 9 June with a competent, diverse and highly motivated list. Charles Goerens and Amela Skenderović lead the list as lead candidates.
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Achieving a good balance between professional and private life
In the “Tribune Libre”, radio broadcast, our Member of Parliament (MP), Mandy Minella, highlighted the new government’s intensified efforts towards fostering a better work-life balance in Luxembourg.
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Environmental protection: less confrontation and more cooperation
In his “Tribune Libre” this week, DP MP Luc Emering talks about modern nature conservation that does not work with enemy images and does not get bogged down by unimportant details.
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Gilles BAUM assumera la fonction de président du groupe parlementaire
Le Groupe parlementaire du Parti démocratique informe que M. Gilles BAUM assumera la fonction de président du groupe parlementaire pour la période de législature 2023-2028.
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For a sustainable and innovative financial hub
The financial expert and city councillo of Schifflange, Jeffrey Drui, talked this week on the radio in an edition of the “tribune libre” about the role that the financial sector will play in the Luxembourgish economy.
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Young people's needs and the coalition negotiations
This week, Michael Agostini speaks on the radio in the DP's Free Tribune. The chairman of the Young Democrats discusses the interest of young people in the coalition negotiations between the CSV and the DP.
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DP geht deutlich gestärkt aus Chamber-Wahl hervor und nimmt Koalitionsgespräche mit der CSV auf.
Die Demokratesch Partei (DP) gewinnt bei der Chamber-Wahl 2023 zwei Sitze hinzu und wird zukünftig mit 14 Abgeordneten im Parlament vertreten sein. Mit einem Stimmenanteil von 18,7 Prozent gewinnt die DP rund 1,8 Prozent hinzu. Das Comité Directeur der DP beschließt einstimmig Koalitionsgespräche mit der CSV aufzunehmen
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Cultural policy
Cultural policy: Making culture the focus of attraction Culture brings people together. Especially during the Covid 19 pandemic, many citizens became aware of how important social contacts and good company are. This concerns first and foremost culture. The DP has been promoting cultural diversity for years and will continue to make this a priority. This includes not only museums, theatres, film productions,...
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European and foreign policy
European and foreign policy: Luxembourg as a reliable partner in the EU and the world Global crises and threats are becoming increasingly complex. The international cohesion of states is therefore becoming increasingly important. As a founding member of the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, the OSCE and the Council of Europe, Luxembourg is part of a large community of states that have set themselves...
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Internal security, rescue and defence
Internal security, rescue and defence: For the protection and welfare of citizens Internal security Ensure a modern and efficient police The DP is convinced that the police must be efficient and modern in order to best meet current and future security challenges. We therefore advocate measures for optimal staffing, material and infrastructural equipment. Further strengthen the...
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Municipalities
Municipalities: Working closely together with the citizens Upgrading the municipal mandates The DP is determined to increase the attractiveness of municipal mandates in order to attract skilful and committed citizens to them. For this purpose, both the political leave and the financial framework conditions are to be upgraded and adapted to today’s requirements in terms of complexity...
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State and public service
State and public service: Ensure a high-performance service for citizens The Luxembourg model has always been characterised by a modern and efficient public service. Skilful and motivated civil servants are a supporting pillar here. This was once again impressively demonstrated to society during the Corona pandemic. The DP continues to advocate for the modernisation and digitisation of the public service....
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Institutions and justice
Institutions and justice: Rule of law and justice for a strong democracy A strong democracy needs strong and reliable institutions. The DP always strives to strengthen our institutions and make them more efficient in order to strengthen citizens’ trust in democracy and ensure the social and political stability of our country. The defence of democratic values is firmly anchored in our DNA. After...
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Consumer protection
Consumer protection: Strengthen consumer rights The DP is committed to strong consumer protection. The consumer should be as well informed as possible before making a purchase decision, also in terms of sustainability. Especially in the areas of general product safety (household appliances, toys, food…) we want to tighten controls and increase transparency in service offers (consumer credits,...
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Agriculture
Agriculture: Produce high quality food locally and sustainably The agricultural sector, which includes farming, viticulture, fruit and vegetable growing, reliably provides people with high-quality food from local production. The Corona crisis and the Ukraine war have made many citizens aware of the value and importance of domestic food production. Especially with regard to food security, agriculture...
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National planning
National planning: Planning our country in a sustainable manner Many of the problems our country is facing today are due to misguided national planning. While the remarkable economic development of the last decades has created great prosperity and made a strong welfare state possible, a lack of political support and control of growth has at the same time resulted in a chronic backlog demand in many...
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Mobility
Mobility: Adapt infrastructure to needs For the DP, citizens should be able to get from A to B comfortably, reliably and quickly, whether by public transport, bicycle, car or a combination of different means of transport. For this to succeed, an attractive bus and rail service must be ensured throughout the country that is on a par with individual mobility. In Luxembourg, there has been a huge backlog...
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Digitisation and media
Digitisation and media: Putting new technologies at the service of people and preserving media pluralism The DP sees digitisation as a great opportunity for our society. We want to use the advancing digitisation in all areas of life and orient the digital transformation in favour of the people. The benefits of digitisation should be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the DP will take further measures...
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Higher education and research
Higher education and research: Expanding Luxembourg as a location for innovation The DP will further develop the quality of Luxembourg’s higher education landscape and continue to provide a financial, legal and infrastructural framework for public research to ensure international excellence as well as benefits for our society. “Schools” for the training of future professionals The...
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Tourism
Tourism The importance of tourism goes far beyond the economic activity of the tourism industry. Thus, tourism is a key driver for regions, local economies and local people. For these reasons, it is important to have a goal-oriented tourism policy that supports the positive aspects of tourism and helps tourism stakeholders to address the challenges of the future. The DP is committed to a tourism policy...
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Economic policy
Economic policy: Attractive environment for innovative and competitive businesses In the last 5 years, the economic development was shaped by the consequences of the pandemic and the Ukraine war. Luxembourg has come through both crises comparatively well economically so far. This is due in no small part to resolute action by the DP-led government. The government’s Corona aid to businesses of...
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Sport
Sport: Being healthy through physical activity Sport plays an essential social role in the eyes of the DP. Regular exercise is not only important for our health and mental well-being. Sport also strengthens social cohesion by teaching important values such as tolerance and fairness, bringing people from different cultures and backgrounds together and thus strengthening inclusion, especially among young...
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Health and social security
Health and social security: Reliable medical care in all regions The DP advocates for an innovative, efficient and accessible health system with sustainable, transparent financing. We want to give everyone quick access to high-quality care close to home. We need a clear vision for future development, with defined objectives and a coherent strategy. Thanks to medical progress, outpatient care is continuously...
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Social policy
Social policy: Equal rights for all Tolerance, respect and openness are the cornerstones of a modern, liberal and inclusive society. The DP advocates for policies that take into account the needs of all citizens, regardless of gender, age, origin or sexual orientation. Be it in questions of equality, social acceptance, health, the working environment or physical self-determination. At 0.7%, Luxembourg...
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Family policy
Family policy: For a better way of living together The DP advocates a contemporary family policy that focuses on the well-being of children and parents. Under the impetus of the DP, family policy has been thoroughly modernised in the past legislative periods. Thanks to the flexibilisation and better remuneration of parental leave, as well as the upgrading of paternity leave from two to ten days, we...
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Labour law
Labour law: Better balance for both work and private life Under the leadership of Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, the government has safely manoeuvred our country through the pandemic and the energy and inflation crisis. Especially in times of crisis, the DP has proven that it leaves no one out in the rain. We have saved tens of thousands of jobs with decisive action and intelligent crisis measures. ...
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Education
Education: Ensuring a brighter future for all children Access to quality education is the basic prerequisite for a self-determined and successful life. In the DP’s view, public schools therefore have a key role to play in providing every child with fair opportunities for the future and in imparting skills that meet the requirements of the 21st century. Success at school should not depend on the...
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Sustainability
Sustainability: For a future worth living on our planet The DP will secure our prosperity in the long term with a responsible energy and climate policy, that puts people at the centre. With the help of massive investment and subsidy programmes, we will drive the energy turnaround faster than previously planned so that all people and businesses can benefit from a secure and affordable energy supply. The...
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Housing
Housing: Enabling access to affordable housing for everyone Over the past decades, economic dynamism has brought Luxembourg and its inhabitants considerable prosperity. However, due to a lack of policy measures to effectively accompany this growth, the country is now facing a housing shortage that has been worsening for several years and threatens to weaken social cohesion. Housing prices, which are...
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Financial Centre
Financial centre: Innovative, transparent and internationally competitive The Luxembourg financial centre is the foundation of our economy and plays a crucial role with more than 60,000 jobs and a significant contribution to the gross domestic product. The DP is expressly committed to a strong, well-regulated and internationally competitive financial centre. We will continue to develop our legislation...
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Public finances
Public finances: Responsible budgetary policy in the interest of the coming generations The DP is committed to a responsible and forward-looking budgetary policy. Since coming to power in 2013, the DP has steadily restructured the state’s finances. Especially in the crisis years, these efforts paid off: The state remained able to act in the midst of the crises and was able to use the financial...
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Tax policy
Tax policy: Strengthen purchasing power and relieve the middle class The DP advocates a socially just and contemporary tax policy that corresponds to the realities of our modern society. The tax relief of the middle class and the competitiveness of businesses remain central concerns of the DP. The DP-led government has already taken important steps towards more social justice with the tax reform in...
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Our short election programme for the Parliamentary Elections 2023
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, the government has safely guided our country through the pandemic as well as through the energy and inflation crises. Particularly in times of crisis, the DP has demonstrated that no one is left on their own.
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Presentation of our candidates for the parliamentary elections
Today, we officially introduced our candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023.
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Parliamentary Elections 2023: DP Steering Committee Accepts Proposed Lists
Tonight, the Regional Committee Centre proposed its 21 candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023, to the DP Steering Committee.
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Parliamentary Elections 2023: DP South Proposes 23 Candidates to the Steering Committee
Tonight, the Regional Committee South proposed its 23 candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023, to the DP Steering Committee. The regional lead candidates are Claude Meisch and Max Hahn.
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Parliamentary Elections 2023: The DP North proposes 9 Candidates to the Steering Committee
Tonight, the Regional Committee North proposed its 9 candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023, to the DP Steering Committee. The regional lead candidates are Fernand Etgen and Marc Hansen.
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Parliamentary Elections 2023: The DP East proposes 7 Candidates to the Steering Committee
Tonight, the Regional Committee East proposed its 7 candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023, to the DP Steering Committee.
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Improving Quality of Life and Purchasing Power: DP Presents Election Program for the 2023 Parliamentary Elections
The Democratic Party (DP) unveiled a comprehensive election program for the upcoming parliamentary elections in October at its National Congress in 2023. More than 400 members gathered at the Syrkus Cultural Center in Roodt-sur-Syre to show their support for Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, party president Lex Delles, and the regional lead candidates in the upcoming election campaign.
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Liberalisation without exploitation of the taxi sector in Luxembourg
In his Opinion Piece, Lou Linster - our DP Leudelange alderman and VP of the Young Democrats - advocates for a long overdue reform of the cab sector in Luxembourg.
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The prime minister ‘no bei dir.’
Keeping in dialogue with you is the essence of my policy. I truly stand for that, which is why I come to meet you.
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Social peace is ensured
In his Tribune Libre, our president of the DP fraction, Gilles Baum talks this week about the measures the government has taken to help the citizens through the times of crisis.
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Framework Programme for the Municipal Elections 2023
Our Framework Programme for the Municipal Elections 2023
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Climate change and energy crisis - we are all in the same boat
Our municipal candidate from Clervaux Angèle Mersch spoke in a 'Tribune Libre' this week about the responsibility of municipalities in the fight against climate change and the energy crisis.
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For a future in which we can all find ourselves
On the 'Tribune Libre' radio programme this week, our Deputy Secretary Anne Daems spoke about the general guidelines with which the DP will go into the municipal elections on 11 June.
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Talent attraction in Luxembourg
On the Tribune Libre programme on the radio this week, our MP André Bauler spoke about how important it is for Luxembourg to remain attractive to highly qualified and innovative talent also from abroad, especially in the financial sector.
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A reasonable salary agreement in the civil service
In his Tribune Libre on the radio this week, Gusty Graas spoke about the latest salary agreement in the civil service. For our MP, this is a reasonable agreement, which shows that the responsible minister Marc Hansen and the CGFP have led a constructive dialogue, which will also ensure social peace in the public service in the future.
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Digitalisation for all
On the 'Tribune Libre' programme this week, our DP MP Guy Arendt spoke about the importance of digital inclusion in Luxembourg. This refers to the efforts being made nationwide to include everyone in the new, digital age.
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Overcoming challenges together
On this week’s Tribune Libre programme on the radio, our MP and future budget rapporteur, Max Hahn talked about the historic draft bill on the state budget 2023.
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Futurelab: Mobility, climate and environment
In a future lab on climate, environment and mobility, several DP members discussed very pragmatically how to implement good ideas and how to handle important questions in these areas on the ground. The responses and proposals of the members will also have repercussions on the framework program of the DP for the local elections.
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Back to school: Equitable formal and non-formal education for every child
In the DP's Tribune Libre, our MP and vice-president Claude Lamberty talks about the new measures in terms of non-formal education, which the Minister of National Education Claude Meisch has put in place for the start of this school year.
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FutureLab Energy politics
Since February 24th, a war has been raging again in Europe and energy has been weaponized: there is now less energy, and it is becoming more expensive. In a FutureLab for municipal mandatories, examples and models of how to deal with this reality at the municipal level have been developed.
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Free After-school childcare and music lessons
The so-called maison relais, foyers de jour, mini-crèches and parental assistants play an important role in implementing Minister Claude Meisch’s education policy to provide every child with equal starting chances and educational prospects.
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The DP is the guardian of social peace in the country
The annual press conference of the DP parliamentary group pertaining the last parliamentary session was dominated by the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the direct consequences of the war in Ukraine.
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Agny Durdu - The Oesling must not become a nature reserve
If someone asks mewhere I live, I’d rather say Hamiville than Heesdref, which many confuse with Heeschdref near Walfer, chuckles Agny Durdu in front of her office on the main street. She grew up on the farm nearby. Today she lives there with her mother and brother.
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Spotlight: Monique Smit-Thijs
Since the beginning of March, Monique Smit-Thijs has succeeded Frank Colabianchi as mayor of Bertrange.
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Away from a hospital- centred health system
The closure of the Ettelbrück maternity hospital has shown us that the shortage of doctors is already having serious consequences for citizens.
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Climate Neutral Mobility - Is It Possible?
The persistently high prices of gasoline and the horrid daily news regarding gas supply make most of us feel our dependency on fossil fuels.
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DP Wiltz – a dynamic team with many challenges ahead for 2023
The DP has two councilors in the commune of Wiltz; Jean Jacquemart and Amel Cosic, who replaced Guy Herbinno in 2020. Both can rely on a dynamic and motivated local DP association, which will compete with a strong team in the municipal elections next year. The association has about 100 members.
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DP Schwaarz Iernz – a new beginning in the midst of the pandemic
Early in 2020, when the launch of a new DP section in the communes of Consdorf, Bech, Beaufort, Berdorf and Waldbillig was first being discussed, no one had ever heard of Covid-19 in Luxembourg. Even with the surge of the pandemic the local Liberals were not deterred from their plan and founded the new DP section ‘Schwaarz Iernz’ 2 years ago in June.
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Beginning of a new dynamicin Esch-sur-Alzette
The south of the country -and in particular Esch-sur-Alzette -are at the heart of the European year of culture 2022.
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DP Differdange critically examines the majority’s work
Even before World War 2, liberal politicians shaped the city of Differdange. Especially Emile Mark, who had been Mayor for 23 years. After the war, however, it was not until 2002 that socialist dominance in the industrial city came to an end.
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Solidarity is key
The war in Ukraine and our solidarity with the Ukrainian people comeat a price. Livelihoods and jobs are at stake because ofthe current energy crisis and high inflation. The DP takes these concerns seriously.
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De Patt 2022 - Finally reunited!
After the covid measures were loosened, the time had finally come for the big DP family to reunite. In Hollerich, ou members and elected officials were able again to have a chat, laugh and enjoy a drink together.
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Ouschterpatt of the DP East in Grevenmacher
Many of our members from all over the country, but especially from the East, met again on Easter Saturday with Moselle wine and Crémant at the Bernard-Massard winery.
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National congress 2022
At the first national congress since the Covid pandemic where physcial presence was again possible, our party elected a new leadership.
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Centre regional congress 2022
The DP Centre congress took place on 21 April at the Atert Centre in Bertrange.
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South regional congress 2022
The regional congress of the DP South took place on 2 June in Sanem at the Artikus.
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North regional congress 2022
The regional congress of the DP Northtook place on 3 May in the youth hostel in Lultzhausen.
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East regional congress 2022
The regional congress of the DP East took place on 16 May at the Cultural Centrein Mertert.
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The fight for women's rights must continue
Speaking on RTL’s Tribune Libre, our Eastern MP Carole Hartmann talked about the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to repeal the right to abortion in the U.S.. As stated by our secretary-general, this is terrible news regarding women's self-determination over their bodies. And a warning that women must continue to fight for their rights.
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Strong support for the new DP leadership
At the first in-person National Congress in three years, DP members elected a new party leadership at the national and district level in the very well attended Centre Atert in Bertrange. Confidence in the candidates was particularly high.
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For a collaboration between the ’additional sites’ and the hospitals
On the RTL programme ‘Tribune Libre’, our Eastern MP Carole Hartmann talked about the need for a decentralised, modern and liberal healthcare system in Luxembourg.
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FutureLab Municipal politics
What constitutes good municipal politics? These are first and foremost a well thought out financial policy and also transparency in all areas. Over 50 participants came to very concrete conclusions at the end of the FutureLab in Nidderaanwen.
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A solidarity package for the country and the people
In the ‘Tribune Libre’ programme on the radio this week, our Secretary General Claude Lamberty talks about the Solidarity Package of €830 million which the Tripartite agreed on to help people and businesses get through the current crisis.
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DP-North press release on the temporary closure of the maternity unit at the Centre Hospitalier du Nord (CHdN) in Ettelbruck
DP-North is very surprised to learn that the Centre Hospitalier du Nord (CHdN) has announced the 'temporary' closure of the maternity ward at Ettelbruck hospital with effect from 4 April. Another blow after the obstetrics unit in Wiltz had to close years ago.
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Standing united against Russia
In his "Tribune libre" on the radio, our MP Gusty Graas talks about the Russian attacks against Ukraine and the measures available to freedom-loving countries against Vladimir Putin's regime.
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Masterclass with Lydie Polfer and Gusty Graas
In another FutureLab, the MP and Mayor of Luxembourg city Lydie Polfer and the MP and Bettembourg alderman Gusty Graas - author of a book on the Luxembourg municipal constitution – discussed the complexity and challenges the management of a municipality can present.
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Yuriko Backes - the new minister of finance
As Minister of Finance, a natural priority is to ensure that our public finances remain sound. This is because we want to prepare our country for the future by focusing on sustainable development and investing in digital development.
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Citizens’ Assembly
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel announced the formation of a Citizens’ Assembly on the Climate last autumn. It all started at the end of January: In the first of around 15 meetings, the members were first informed about the current state of affairs in climate policy.
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Focus on social cohesion
In his state of the nation address, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel highlighted the social-liberal aims of the government by announcing new social measures.
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“Cheers” to our excellent wine and crémants
Gilles Baum recently requested a debate on viticulture in the Chamber of Deputies. In his eyes, viticulture is not only an important economic sector of our country, but also an essential part of our national heritage. The DP therefore insists on a regular discussion of the topic in Parliament.
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Spotlight: Sheila Schmit
Sheila Schmit has definitely found her way. Two years ago she started her own business as a freelance midwife. Before that, she had worked for 15 years at the Esch hospital, among other places. But she was tired of shift work, the organisational structure in the hospital and the working conditions.
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The future role of NATO
The DP parliamentary group recently requested a ‘topical hour’ on NATO.
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The future of work
I firmly believe that our working world needs to become more flexible. It neither corresponds to today’s realities nor to the needs of many families.
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DP North Afterwork
After a first Afterwork in Diekirch, the DP Norden hosted a second Afterwork in the Brasserie ‘Koeppe Jemp’ in early October. Many members grabbed this opportunity to see each other again, to spend a few pleasant hours together and with the elected representatives from the North.
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Lex Krieps - Equity of opportunity and archievement
Lex Krieps was born in Guildford, England in 1946. Why in England? Because his mother - a native of Ireland - felt comfortable giving birth to her three children there. Even though a year earlier she had gone to live with her husband - the Resistance member, officer and later minister Emile Krieps - to Luxembourg. That is why Lex’s passport says AlexandER and not AlexandRE.
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FutureLab - Workshop and Coaching
Workshop "Real Estate" & Coaching "Social media as a politician"
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New President of the International Committee
Born in Olesno, Poland, Artur speaks seven languages. Nine years ago he founded the Luxembourg-Poland Chamber of Commerce. At Maison Moderne he is in charge of the Paperjam + Delano Club. He enjoys spending time with his two children, reading, running, and discovering new countries and cultures.
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Workshop the blue corner
A party does not only live from the exchange with citizens, but also from the discussion within its own ranks.
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Patrick Krecké, new local councilor in Kehlen
Patrick Krecké is 47 years old, father of two daughters and has been working in a bank for 23 years. Patrick is the president of the S.I. Nospelt, a member of the Kehlen school committee and of the parent council. On June 11, 2021, Patrick succeeded the former council member Tom Hansen.
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There is no way around a sectoral and age-specific mandatory vaccination
On the Tribune Libre on the radio, our parliamentary group leader Gilles Baum has presented the arguments on a proposed mandatory vaccination against the Corona virus.
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Launch of the Citizens' Climate Council: Together for better climate protection
In order to get people more involved in climate policy discussions, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel announced the creation of a Citizens' Climate Council in October - he recently presented the details. In his ‘Tribune libre’, the Secretary General of the DP, Claude Lamberty, addresses this unique project in Luxembourg, and emphasizes the importance of an ambitious climate policy, which is also supported...
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Yuriko Backes becomes Luxembourg’s first ever female Minister of Finance
Following the unanimous decision of the DP board, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel will propose to the Grand Duke Yuriko Backes as the new Minister of Finance.
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Communiqué de presse
Le Parti démocratique informe que Pierre Gramegna, ministre des Finances et du Budget, a annoncé sa volonté de démissionner de ses fonctions ministérielles pour des raisons personnelles.
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FutureLab Social-Media
Leaflets and flyers will also play their role in municipal politics in the future. But the role of social media in communication has become extremely important. In another FutureLab, it was discussed how social media can also be used in the upcoming election campaigns.
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New measures for affordable housing
In his Tribune Libre on the radio this week, Max Hahn spoke about the government's additional measures against the lack of affordable housing.
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FutureLab Living
In the first FutureLab of the DP, several of our members - who are politically active at various levels - discussed housing. How to get a handle on the soaring housing prices, and what new tracks one should look at regarding housing and construction.
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Guaranteeing Equal Opportunities in Education
During his ‘Tribune Libre’ on the radio, our parliamentary group leader Gilles Baum talked in detail about the big cornerstones of the 2021/2022 beginning of the school year.
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RGTR reform: What is the ministry doing to make the bus lines 110 and 111 more attractive again?
The new bus lines 110 and 111, as modified by the RGTR reform, are for many people no longer interesting enough to leave their car. DP MP Carole Hartmann therefore asked the minister responsible for the plans to make these lines more attractive.
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Danger from tree trunks in the Attert?
DP MPs André Bauler and Gusty Graas point out to the Ministry of the Environment that there are still tree trunks in the Attert river that pose a threat to the SEBES bridge. They are therefore asking the Minister what is being done to counter this risk and whether there are other places along the Attert where fallen trees could lead to jams during floods?
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How do you get the traffic in Saeul under control?
DP MP André Bauler asked the responsible minister how traffic in Saeul has developed since 2017 and what measures he is planning to improve the situation.
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Is Luxembourg prepared for the spread of dengue fever?
Dengue is spreading more and more in our so-called temperate regions. In this regard, the Democratic Party deputies André Bauler and Gilles Baum put some questions to the Minister of Health, asking, among other things, about the preparation of our hospitals, the monitoring of the spread of the virus in our country and the perspectives established by the WHO.
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Do growth projections need to be lowered?
According to market economists, Germany has already passed the peak of its economic recovery, so that a slight reduction in its growth rate can be expected in the coming months. Our deputy André Bauler therefore asked the Minister of the Economy whether the growth forecasts in Luxembourg would need to be revised and what consequences the recent supply shortages would have on our gross domestic product.
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How much have farmers' crops suffered due to the weather in recent weeks?
In parts of Europe, cereal and potato harvests appear to have suffered from the rainy weather in recent weeks. What information have the ministry's services already been able to obtain and what consequences will there be for future harvests. Our MPs André Bauler and Gusty Graas made inquiries with the Ministry.
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CNS affiliation after a vacation job
Students who are still living with their parents have to re-affiliate with a parent at the CNS after a vacation job. Deputy Gilles Baum has heard that many people are not aware of this. In order to avoid nasty surprises in the event of illness, the leader of the DP group asks if, in the context of co-insurance, an automation could not be introduced to reassure children about their parents without further...
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Lycée Edward Steichen: development and forecasts
The number of pupils enrolled at the "Lycée Edward Steichen" has risen steadily since the opening of the new school in 2018. As part of the preparations for the new school year 2021/2022, our deputy André Bauler asked the Minister of Education, Children and Youth, about the occupancy rate of the new classrooms and the geographical origin of the pupils.
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Secondary schools: do their names need an adaptation?
Since the reform of secondary education in 2017, the former regime called "Enseignement technique" now bears the name of "Enseignement général". Our deputy André Bauler has noticed however, that there are still a few secondary schools in Luxembourg that carry the name "Lycée technique de...". He therefore asked the Minister of Education, Children and Youth whether the names of the relevant schools...
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Are municipalities allowed to withhold letters from the municipality council?
Citizens, clubs or associations often send invitations, concerns or information requests to the Aldermen and the local council of their community. They usually use the official e-mail or postal address of the municipality. DP MPs Guy Arendt and Claude Lamberty have now learned that some letters never reached the members of the municipality council, even though they were considered the recipients of...
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What effects does the flood have on fish stocks?
Due to the recent floods, many fish have not been able to swim back into their stream or river. DP MP Gusty Graas asked the concerned minister whether she was already aware of the effects of the recent floods on the national fish stocks and whether the “plan de repeuplement” needed to be adjusted now.
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How soon can flood-affected businesses expect to receive assistance?
Many businesses, hotels, restaurants, cafes and campsites, which have already suffered greatly from the containment, have now suffered enormous damage from the flooding. DP MP Carole Hartmann asked Minister for the Middle Class Lex Delles if these companies can receive advances and when they can expect to receive the requested assistance.
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The fight agains Covid is on the right way - continue the liberal and social path
The “Luxembourgish way” – the mixture between vaccination and sanitary measures – is the right way in the fight against the pandemic. This was our parliamentary group’s leaders’ message at the concluding press conference of the DP parliamentary group.
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Improving everyday life for the public: before, during and after the crisis
This week in his Open Stage contribution on the radio, our parliamentary group leader Gilles Baum speaks about the political priorities of the country, besides the ones linked to the Covid crisis.
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No discrimination based on sexual orientation
This week our MP Pim Knaff spoke in the 'Tribune Libre' on the radio about the rights of homosexual and transgender people in Hungary and Europe.
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Risk of a 4th wave of Covid-19 infections
The delta variant of Covid-19 is spreading more and more in Europe. This raises concerns that a fourth wave of infections could hit us in the autumn. DP MPs André Bauler and Carole Hartmann asked the Minister of Health how she assesses the risk of a 4th wave here in the country and whether preparations are already being made for this eventuality.
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Use of serological tests in Luxembourg
Serological tests can be used to determine whether a person has been infected with the Sars-CoV-2 virus in the past and whether he or she has formed antibodies against this infection. However, a negative serological test a few months after a positive PCR test raises the question of whether the PCR test was false positive. On this issue, DP MP Gusty Graas wanted to know from the Minister of Health,...
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Communal mergers are not a means to an end
This week, in his Tribune Libre on the radio, Paul Engel, Mayor of Grosbous, talks about municipal mergers and more specifically about the planned merger of Grosbous and Wahl.
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Combination of different vaccines against Covid-19
A recent study by the University of Saarland indicates that a combination of vaccines from AstraZeneca and Biontech/Pfizer leads to a higher immunisation. The DP MPs Claude Lamberty and Carole Hartmann have asked the Minister of Health, among other things, whether such a combination, once the results are confirmed, will also be considered in Luxembourg?
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National Congress 2021
Last year, we all wrote history together. As the first party in Luxembourg, the DP has set up a democratic, innovative and interactive digital congress.
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New salary accord
The new salary agreement with the CGFP will allow the government in the future to focus on the working conditions of civil servants.
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The collective efforts have paid off!
“Minimum chances for the virus, maximum chances for education”: this was the motto of the Minister of Education, Claude Meisch, from the very beginning.
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The DP now has a section in the commune of Lintgen
Since October 2020, the last commune of the Alzette valley also has a DP section. In 2023, the municipal council will be elected according to the proportional representation system for the first time in Lintgen. It is therefore important for the DP to position itself well now.
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Luxembourg City: more space for people
Promoting soft mobility, giving people more space in public areas, making the city more attractive. Even before the pandemic, a lot of work had been done at the Knuedler, but the crisis certainly helped to speed up the process.
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Environment and health go hand in hand
Our environment has a direct impact on our health in many ways. The Covid pandemic has clearly shown this. Therefore, the DP wants to strengthen the role of environmental medicine and the health policy.
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Luxembourg becomes more accessible
We want a world in which everyone has access everywhere - not just physically, but also access to information. During the corona pandemic, the government did everything in its power to provide information to everyone: the leaflets were translated into several languages and the press conferences could be followed in sign language.
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Spotlight: Daliah Scholl
This time in the Spotlight: Daliah Scholl, the newly elected president of the DP South. With the learned flutist, a woman stands for the first time at the head of the district south of the DP. Since 2011 President of the Esch Section, Daliah Scholl has also been a member of the City Council for the DP since the last election.
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News from Europe by Charles Goerens
The financial planning of the EU covers a period of 7 years. The European Council decided in July 2020 to invest 1211 billion euros into the budget for the new period. Of this, 79.5 billion euros will flow into international relations, with the main share being used for third-country development cooperation.
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Two new DP Councilors
Dali Zhu, 32, is a trained statistician and econometrician. He worked as a risk manager in the banking industry for 4 years. Last year, he took over the family business at home. He is a member of the Cercle Amicale des Oeuvres du Rotary, Vice-President of the International Association of Story-Telling and Story-Singing Arts, an organisation that organises cultural exchanges an events between China...
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Making our healthcare sector fit for the future
A high-quality healthcare sector distinguishes itself above all through competent staff - the cornerstone of any healthcare sector. It just wouldn’t work without the doctors, nurses, midwives and all the other important health professionals.
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KEP 1.0 - Culture as dialogue and investment
At the end of April, there was a major orientation debate in Parliament on the Cultural Development Plan 1.0. A plan that has occupied the work of the Parliamentary Committee on Culture for several years, and which today - in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic - has a very different meaning than in 2018.
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Civil servant, syndicalist and a politician by conviction
Jos. Schaack’s vest matches the color of the sky - light blue: we have reached the end of April, the sun is shining, and Luxembourg is hoping for a spring like last year, when the country was in strict confinement.
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The DP's parliamentary group on Facebook
What does the work of the DP members of parliament in Chambers look like?
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Portrait of employees
Sebastien Gudenburg and David Wilson
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The recovery of public finances continues
In his Tribune Libre on the radio this week, the chairman of the Parliamentary Finance and Budget Commission, André Bauler, drew a rather positive assessment of the economic and financial situation of the country.
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DP national congress: taking responsibility in times of crisis
For the second time since the start of the Corona Pandemic, the Democratic Party launched its national congress in digital form on Monday, April 26th. This year again, it was a great success: more than 600 members attended and participated in the congress.
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For the country and its people, during and after the Corona Crisis
In the Tribune Libre on radio this week, our Secretary General Claude Lamberty spoke about the light at the end of the Corona Tunnel and the political future of the country after the crisis.
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Adaptation of the quarantine regulations in Switzerland
Switzerland has announced an adaptation of the quarantine regulations. In case of contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19, fully vaccinated persons will be exempted from quarantine for a period of six months, starting 14 days after the administration of the second dose of vaccine.
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The DP mourns the loss of Paul Helminger
With Paul Helminger, Luxembourg loses a politician who has strongly shaped the country and the city of Luxembourg. Paul Helminger was a politician who moved things. A man for whom modernization was not a slogan, but a task for which he committed himself wholeheartedly: as a diplomat, as chief of staff, as secretary of state, as deputy, as member of parliament, as mayor of Luxembourg-city, and as entrepreneur.
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What is the situation of sexually transmitted diseases in Luxembourg?
Sexually transmitted diseases are still a real threat to our health. Antibiotic resistance is also contributing to certain diseases becoming more dangerous again. DP MPs Carole Hartmann and Claude Lamberty asked the ministers responsible how many cases of sexually transmitted diseases there are in Luxembourg and what measures are being taken to curb their spread.
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What do the UK's nuclear build-up plans mean?
Speculation is high following the announcement by the British Prime Minister to increase his nuclear arsenal. Our MP Gusty Graas wants to know, among other points, from the minister in charge whether these plans are in line with the efforts under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
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The creation of the Istanbul Canal
The plans for the creation of a new shipping canal linking the Mediterranean and the Black Sea have attracted strong national and international criticism. According to a recent open letter signed by 104 former Turkish admirals, the construction of this canal would violate the Montreux Convention. In this context, our MP Gusty Graas put a number of questions to the responsible ministers. Among other...
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National capacities of waste disposal: Where do we stand?
The constant growth of our population goes hand in hand with an increase of waste that local authorities need to dispose of. In this context, the DP deputies Carole Hartmann and Gilles Baum asked the Minister of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development if the capacity of the incinerator in Leudelingen and the landfill Muertendall are to be expanded any time soon.
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The DP suggests Marc Meyers for the vacant post in the State Council
The 'Comité directeur' of the Democratic Party decided unanimously in its meeting on March 17th to propose Mr Marc Meyers to the government for the vacant post in the Council of State.
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We’re not leaving the people in the ‘Gare’ area and in Bonnevoie out in the rain
In his ‘Tribune libre‘, alderman Patrick Goldschmidt talks about the fight against the felt lack of safety in the ‘Gare’ and Bonnevoie areas.
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Report about the public funding of hospital Investments
The COVID crisis has shown how important a well-functioning health system — including hospitals – is.
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Climate protection debate: Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage
What is the role of technologies that filter carbon dioxide from the air in the context of climate protection? The Chamber of Deputies addressed this question in a debate.
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Idea of the Month - Telework
Working from home? This has become a reality for many people over the past few months. And it works! At least that’s what a recent study of STATEC says. A big majority of the interviewees has made positive experiences with telework. Working from home primarily means saving yourself the travel to your workplace. It also means more time for family, friends, and hobbies. The employer also profits from...
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A strong DP-Team for the Forge du Sud
Improving the quality of life for all the inhabitants of Dudelange - that is the aim of DP Dudelange. The still young section presents 5 of their priorities here.
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Spotlight: Eric Thill
The first ‘Spotlight’ of the DP Magazine features the youngest mayor of the country, Eric Thill.  The 26-year old economist is not only in charge of local matters in his home commune ‘Schieren’, he is also the youngest district president in the history of the Democratic Party. We caught up with Eric to chat about his commune, the northern district and his political priorities. DP: Eric, despite...
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First lessons from the COVID-crisis
Since March our country has had to face the challenges of the Covid pandemic, and our
 health care system is under a lot of pressure. The crisis has shown however that on all levels of our society, there is a high readiness to show solidarity, and that society can adapt quickly to existential changes. There was an incredible positive dynamic between all stakeholders in our health care sector in...
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DP Digital Congress
On the 15th of June, the DP held the first digital political congress in Luxembourg. #INNOVATIVE There were continuously over 600 members following us via ‘Zoom’, the Facebook live streams, on Youtube and via our party’s website dp.lu. #INTERACTIVE 76 questions were raised to our ministers during the Live Q&A, 12 party members spoke live. #DEMOCRATIC 131 candidates participated in the elections...
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Colette Flesch - No political regrets
Colette Flesch is the grande dame of the Democratic Party. During her career, she was, among others, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Economy, Mayor of Luxembourg City, MP and MEP. Colette Flesch has represented Luxembourg three times as a fencer at the Olympic Games.
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Free public transport: A DP idea becomes reality
As the first country in the world, Luxembourg made the decision to make all public transport free of charge. Since march 1rst, taking the train, the bus or the tramway is free of cost. This idea comes originally from the DP’s 2018 electoral programme. We ensured that this idea made its way into the coalition agreement and is now being implemented. Public transport as a real alternative to the car Of...
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Satirical Corner - September 2020
People in the little land of Mary all agree. 2020 is one of the worst years ever. Even the Pentecost cruise aborted ship!
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Lookingto the future with courage and confidence
Strengthening Luxembourg Over the past few months, we’ve all done amazing things. So far, we have all managed to get through this health crisis together. We have secured jobs and stabilized our businesses. We reacted quickly by resorting to short-time working and other direct and indirect financial aid. By doubling the cost of living allowance and freezing rents, we have been able to ensure...
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Jean Hamilius - An upright chestnut tree on the ‘Eecherfeld’
Jean Hamilius is one of two members still alive of the government Thorn-Vouel (DP-LSAP/1974-1979). In his life, Jean Hamilius was a minister, MP, city councilor, MEP and a successful banker and athlete. Jean Hamilius was, among other things, President and founding member of Crédit Européen (now ING Bank).
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Spotlight: Barbara Agostino
“Politics is important to me because I want to get involved. Above all, I want to help young people find their own way in life”, says Barbara Agostino. As a trained educator and teacher, high-quality childcare and a good education for the children are particularly important to the director of 14 childcare facilities. The first captain of the Luxembourg women’s soccer national team is still passionate...
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Satirical Corner – November 2020
The corona virus is omnipresent again! This is already evident in the toilet paper index in supermarkets. The shelves look very empty again. Happy are those who have frozen a portion of their huge toilet paper stock from March!
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Live Q&A with Prime Minister
An d’Blot gefrot Exactly one week following his State of the Nation speech, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel took the time to answer questions from the citizens in the context or a virtual question round. With over 250 participants that joining via Zoom, Facebook and Youtube, it became an interesting round with good discussions. Here you can watch the replay of the live stream:
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Equal opportunities - the situation in Luxembourg
The DP recently stated that a sustainable development of our country is only possible if additional efforts are made in the area of equal opportunities. ‘Equal opportunities’ as such is a very broad concept, as it involves many different aspects of our lives. But what do we actually mean when talking about “equal opportunities”? The principle of ‘equal opportunities’ should guarantee the same opportunities...
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Idea of the Month – Flexible working hours
A greater use of flexible working hours! In the first edition of our DP Magazine we talked about teleworking, a concept we’ve been pushing for quite a few years. We want reduce people’s time spend in traffic jams and instead give them more hours to enjoy with their family. Besides the idea of teleworking, offering flexible working hours are one of our top concerns when it comes to improving work-life...
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A strong Program for the municipality of Junglinster
In the 2017 elections, the DP won around a third of the votes in the municipality of Junglinster. The leader of the parliamentary group of the DP, Gilles Baum, was recently replaced by Ben Ries in the Alderman’s college. The second elected on the PD list will now ensure that the investment program will benefit all citizens of the municipality.
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News parliamentary group - November 2020
Teambuilding In October, the parliamentary group organised a day during which the team analysed projects for the next parliamentary year. At the new Mama Shelter hotel, parliamentary group collaborators worked, laughed and discussed together. With the significant increase in the number of employees in recent months, this was an opportunity to promote team spirit. In the next two pages of the magazine,...
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Satirical Corner – January 2021
After refraining from reading the retrospectives in December, because we already knew that the coronavirus had dominated the news throughout the year – and we are also a little fed up with hearing about it – I offer to you a more positive outlook on 2021.
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The interests of working people should be at the centre of attention
The DP is convinced that every employee knows how to work best. Both employees and employers want more flexibility - for a better work-life balance or to be able to better adapt work to the economic environment.
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Portrait of employees
Anne Glesener
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Coffe break episode 8
Theories about the Covid-19 vaccination, the EU approval procedure and the Luxembourg vaccination strategy.
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Introducing E-voting for the 2028 general elections
“Stop the count!” – three words that have recently caused widespread anger and incomprehension around the world. Less than two days after the American presidential elections, Donald Trump called for a stop of the vote-counting process, because his lead in the Swing States slowly melted away while the number of pro-Biden postal votes increased ever more. It took four days for Joe Biden...
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DP Rumelange: A blue team in the city of red soil
Founded in 2017, the local section DP Rumelange lined up to turn the political landscape of the city of the red soil upside down.
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Meet and Greet - Interesting first conversations
Under normal circumstances we like to meet the new members of our DP-family in person. Never-theless, we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to have a digital exchange. Over the course of two virtual Meet and Greet sessions, the party president Corinne Cahen, secre-tary general Claude Lamberty, and EU MP Monica Semedo held interesting conversations with the new members. Even Prime Minister...
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Spotlight: Michael Agostini
In the spotlight of the third edition of the DP magazine is the president of the "Young Democrats", Michael Agostini. We talked to the 31-year-old civil engineer about the JDL, his new home in Esch and his political priorities.
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Coffe break episode 7
How is the mental health of the people in Luxembourg, especially in the context of the current pandemic?
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The vaccine is here!
Vaccinations are the best way to get back to normal. They help us protect our health care system and regain our freedoms.
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More support for municipalities
The Federation of Liberal Community Representatives FCCD is also working on coherent and innovative solutions to the important municipal dossiers during the Covid crisis, according to its President Martine Dieschburg-Nickels.
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The State does not leave any business out in the rain
The Minister for the Middle Classes Lex Delles has launched three additional aids, which are particularly helpful to those sectors most affected by the Corona crisis: hospitality, tourism, culture and events.
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The merger of Groussbus and Wahl: Together we are stronger, together everything is easier
Before the summer, the inhabitants of Grosbous and Wahl will decide on the merger of the two municipalities. For the mayor of Grosbous, Paul Engel, a merger allows many things that would not be possible on their own.
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Adapting the constitution to the realities of the 21st century
Together with MP Simone Beissel we talk about the Luxembourgish constitution: its history, its importance for our society and the work that is currently being done to adapt the text to the realities of a 21st century.
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Charel Goerens: “I’d have preferred the British had stayed in the EU”
For Charles Goerens, the deal between the EU and Great Britain concluded in December is better than no deal at all. However, the liberal MEP would have preferred the Brits to remain in the EU.
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Focusing on professional journalists
A new media law will soon be passed in the Chamber of Deputies. On this occasion, we had a conversation with Guy Arendt, the chairman of the parliamentary commission in charge of the issue.
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Two new DP aldermend
Josy Popov and Marc Schramer talk about their political motivation and priorities.
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Budget 2021: A budget of solidarity and for a sustainable recovery!
“The 2021 budget is an extraordinary budget for extraordinary times”, said Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna during the presentation of the budget in October. Thanks to the forward-looking fiscal policies in recent years, public debt has been gradually re-duced despite record investments. And without the corona crisis, the debt would have even gone down to the level of 2011. Luxembourg was financially...
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Recent informations about the "Fonds de compensation" (FDC)
At the end of September 2017, the government presented a pilot project in which the "Fonds de compensation (FDC)" was encouraged to increase its commitment to the creation of affordable rental housing. The DP MPs André Bauler and Max Hahn asked the minister in question about the progress of the project in Grevenmacher and about the efforts made by the FDC since autumn 2017 to create affordable rental...
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Why has the driven hunt been prohibited?
The Ministry of Environment considers hunting as a "recreational activity" and therefore bans driven hunting until the 15th December. DP MP Guy Arendt asked the Minister which legislative text she was referring to in order to classify hunting accordingly. According to the MP, the hunt is not explicitly covered by the new Covid law and one should still be able to hunt with the necessary distance and...
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100% renewable energy: What does the national strategy for energy storage look like?
Due to the volatility of solar and wind energy energy storage is a central element of the energy transition towards 100% renewable energy. Max Hahn, DP MP, has therefore asked the responsible minister what Luxembourg's strategy is in this regard in order to guarantee security of supply in the future.
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How many PAP's are being realised at the moment?
The "Plans d'aménagement particulier (PAP)" play an important role when it comes to creating housing. Accordingly, DP MPs André Bauler and Max Hahn asked how many PAPs are currently being realised and how many newly built (affordable) housing units can be expected.
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Is it possible that CBD products will be prohibited in the EU
The European Commission announced this November that cannabidiol (CBD) could be classified as a narcotic. As a consequence, products containing natural CBD would be banned within the EU. The DP MPs Carole Hartmann and Gusty Graas have asked the Minister of Health some questions about this topic.
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What about price transparency in the real estate market?
At the moment it is common practice for most real estate constructors to show prices calculated on the basis of the reduced VAT rate of 3%. However, this poses a risk to consumers. In 2019, the Minister for Consumer Protection and the Minister for Housing announced that they would consider standardising the listed prices. DP MPs André Bauler and Max Hahn asked what conclusions had been drawn in...
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Changements in the bus timetables: Problems with school transport
It has come to the attention of DP MP André Bauler that there will be difficulties with school transport under the new timetables, especially with regards to the line 545 Heiderscheid-Ettelbruck. In fact, according to the new timetable, students arrive at school either much too early or too late. André Bauler has asked the responsible minister about this.
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Gusty Graas: The Benelux Parliament is an important instrument in the EU
The liberal MP Gusty Graas has been President of the Benelux Parliament for the last two years. The Parliament submits reports and recommendations to the governments of Brussels, The Hague and Luxembourg on issues affecting the three partner countries.
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Vacations at home: On the way to the north with Anne Daems
What was launched last year by the Minister of Tourism Lex Delles as a campaign to strengthen the attractiveness of the Grand Duchy as a holiday destination, was a year later more relevant than ever. Out of necessity, we suddenly rediscovered our country. To advertise our beautiful north, the local DP sections and I, using the hashtag #vakanzdoheem, drove from Vianden, across the Nordstad, through...
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Well-being and future prospects
For the start of the new school year, a delicate equilibrium has to be found between protecting the health of teachers and pupils on the one hand, and guaranteeing the fundamental missions of our school system on the other hand. Furthermore, 2020/2021 will be placed under the sign of digital transformation with the introduction of Coding.
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Triple A - An essential advantage for our financial center
Luxembourg is one of the few countries in the world to enjoy the highest possible Triple A rating. The triple A is awarded by independent rating agencies and relates to a country's creditworthiness. The rating guarantees the good reputation of the Luxembourg financial center.
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Mathis Ast - New mayor of Wormeldange
On 4th of November, Mathis Ast, aged 36, was sworn in as the new mayor of the municipality of Wormeldange. Below, you can find out more about his political priorities.
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A new rapid PCR test for Luxemourg?
A medical technology start-up has developed a new rapid PCR test. This test can be used in hospitals and doctors' surgeries. DP MPs Carole Hartmann and Gusty Graas asked the Minister of Health if this test will also be available in Luxembourg.
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Will our agriculture need more water?
Water is a vital resource, also for our agriculture. After the many warm summers, DP MPs Gusty Graas and André Bauler asked the responsible ministers how much agriculture, horticulture and viticulture currently need and will need in the future.
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The worrying situation in the El Guergarat passage
Morocco has launched an operation in the narrows of el Guergarat to guarantee the free circulation of people and goods. The "Polisario" and its militias have blocked the border crossing and threatened the ceasefire that has existed in this zone for about 30 years. In the context of these events, our MP Gusty Graas asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs some questions.
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A shuttle bus between the border parking in Stepernich and the railway station of Kleinbettingen?
In order to improve commuter traffic between Belgium and Luxembourg, two Walloon MPs have recently proposed organising a shuttle bus between the Stepernich border car park and the Kleinbettingen railway station. Gusty Graas, a DP MP, asked the minister responsible what he thought of this idea.
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Joe Biden: Hope, but no miracles
Good afternoon, On 3rd November, a historic election took place: The United States of America elected a new president. Historic because for the last four years the USA has had a president who has been known above all for his strong polarisation and destruction of multilateral relations. Hopes were high in many places that Donald Trump would be replaced. Fortunately, this hope has been fulfilled. The...
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Is there currently any legal uncertainty regarding various dismissals?
The law of 20th June 2020 suspended the 26-week period of protection against dismissal in the event of incapacity for work during the period of the state of crisis and modified the legal framework. DP MP Carole Hartmann has asked the Minister of Labour whether legal uncertainty has arisen for employers in the event of dismissals after the 26-week period.
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What are the challenges with the Covid 19 vaccine?
The possibility of an effective vaccine against Covid-19 is growing. Still, questions remain, including about the storage and transport of the vaccine. DP MPs Gusty Graas and Carole Hartmann asked the Minister of Health some questions in this regard.
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What is the current status of the Echternach bypass road?
A bypass near Echternach has been planned since 2013 to divert transit traffic. According to the coalition agreement, the works should have started before the end of 2020. Carole Hartmann, a DP MP, asked the minister in charge about the state of play of this project and when the works are expected to start. She also wanted to know how far another project to calm the traffic situation around Echternach...
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What is the status of compliance with the mask requirement in public transport?
Since April, masks have been compulsory in public transport. The DP MP Max Hahn wanted to know from the responsible minister whether compliance with this rule is controlled and what is the result of these controls.
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Free schoolbooks: How much does a household save per child?
For two years now, the state has been covering the costs of textbooks for secondary school students. The DP MPs Claude Lamberty and Max Hahn asked the Minister of Education how much the financial relief for the households was.
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New place for the National Gallery?
The National Gallery is not to move into the old National Library building as planned, but instead to Dudelange in the new "Neischmelz" district. In this context, DP MP André Bauler asked the Minister of Culture a few questions.
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What financial aid for the sports sector?
Despite the new sanitary measures introduced at the end of October, no part-time unemployment benefit can be requested in the sports sector. In this context, DP MPs Claude Lamberty and Carole Hartmann have asked the Minister of Labour and the Minister of Sports whether other financial aid is foreseen for the sports sector.
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More information about the new Nordstad youth hostel
As part of the redevelopment of the Ettelbruck railway station, a new youth hostel is also to be built. DP MP André Bauler has asked the responsible ministry for more information.
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SNHBM: Why have certain plots of land and buildings not yet been valued?
DP MPs André Bauler and Max Hahn asked the responsible minister under which criteria the SNHBM buys real estate and why various plots of land and buildings have not yet been valorised.
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Mobile speed cameras in the North of Luxembourg
Over the last few months, mobile speed cameras have been installed on two routes in the north, between Micheleau and Erpeldingen on the Sûre, as well as between Ettelbrück and Feulen and between Bidscht and Schumannseck. Our MP André Bauler asked the Minister for Internal Security a few questions about the speed cameras
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To always keep control; also in stormy weathers!
Over the past few months, the DP have more than lived up to their reputation as a responsible party. Our members of parliament have taken the right decisions for the well-being of our country. Every single one has proven in their department that in times of a crisis they can be counted on. The crisis manager Luxembourg is well looked after under the lead of prime minister Xavier Bettel. “If the country...
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News parliamentary group
The Democratic Party held their traditional concluding statements press conference just ahead of the political summer break. Fraction president Gilles Baum said that the fraction started into the legislative period with great eagerness and willingness to put in a lot of hard work. With the increase of the minimum wage, the implementation of an additional holiday and the shortening of the probation...
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Coffe break Episode 5
Racism and discrimination are still too often part of the daily lives of many people. Together with Derek Wilson, Monica Semedo discusses this important topic and possible solutions.
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Coffe break Episode 4
The Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Minister for Tourism Lex Delles had a chat with hotel owner in Vianden Carole Ewert about tourism in Luxembourg and the impact of the corona pandemic on the industry.
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Our candidates for Europe
The Democratic Party is entering the European elections on 9 June with a competent, diverse and highly motivated list. Charles Goerens and Amela Skenderović lead the list as lead candidates.
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Achieving a good balance between professional and private life
In the “Tribune Libre”, radio broadcast, our Member of Parliament (MP), Mandy Minella, highlighted the new government’s intensified efforts towards fostering a better work-life balance in Luxembourg.
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Environmental protection: less confrontation and more cooperation
In his “Tribune Libre” this week, DP MP Luc Emering talks about modern nature conservation that does not work with enemy images and does not get bogged down by unimportant details.
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Gilles BAUM assumera la fonction de président du groupe parlementaire
Le Groupe parlementaire du Parti démocratique informe que M. Gilles BAUM assumera la fonction de président du groupe parlementaire pour la période de législature 2023-2028.
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For a sustainable and innovative financial hub
The financial expert and city councillo of Schifflange, Jeffrey Drui, talked this week on the radio in an edition of the “tribune libre” about the role that the financial sector will play in the Luxembourgish economy.
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Young people's needs and the coalition negotiations
This week, Michael Agostini speaks on the radio in the DP's Free Tribune. The chairman of the Young Democrats discusses the interest of young people in the coalition negotiations between the CSV and the DP.
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DP geht deutlich gestärkt aus Chamber-Wahl hervor und nimmt Koalitionsgespräche mit der CSV auf.
Die Demokratesch Partei (DP) gewinnt bei der Chamber-Wahl 2023 zwei Sitze hinzu und wird zukünftig mit 14 Abgeordneten im Parlament vertreten sein. Mit einem Stimmenanteil von 18,7 Prozent gewinnt die DP rund 1,8 Prozent hinzu. Das Comité Directeur der DP beschließt einstimmig Koalitionsgespräche mit der CSV aufzunehmen
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Merci fir äert Vertrauen
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Cultural policy
Cultural policy: Making culture the focus of attraction Culture brings people together. Especially during the Covid 19 pandemic, many citizens became aware of how important social contacts and good company are. This concerns first and foremost culture. The DP has been promoting cultural diversity for years and will continue to make this a priority. This includes not only museums, theatres, film productions,...
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European and foreign policy
European and foreign policy: Luxembourg as a reliable partner in the EU and the world Global crises and threats are becoming increasingly complex. The international cohesion of states is therefore becoming increasingly important. As a founding member of the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, the OSCE and the Council of Europe, Luxembourg is part of a large community of states that have set themselves...
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Internal security, rescue and defence
Internal security, rescue and defence: For the protection and welfare of citizens Internal security Ensure a modern and efficient police The DP is convinced that the police must be efficient and modern in order to best meet current and future security challenges. We therefore advocate measures for optimal staffing, material and infrastructural equipment. Further strengthen the...
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Municipalities
Municipalities: Working closely together with the citizens Upgrading the municipal mandates The DP is determined to increase the attractiveness of municipal mandates in order to attract skilful and committed citizens to them. For this purpose, both the political leave and the financial framework conditions are to be upgraded and adapted to today’s requirements in terms of complexity...
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State and public service
State and public service: Ensure a high-performance service for citizens The Luxembourg model has always been characterised by a modern and efficient public service. Skilful and motivated civil servants are a supporting pillar here. This was once again impressively demonstrated to society during the Corona pandemic. The DP continues to advocate for the modernisation and digitisation of the public service....
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Institutions and justice
Institutions and justice: Rule of law and justice for a strong democracy A strong democracy needs strong and reliable institutions. The DP always strives to strengthen our institutions and make them more efficient in order to strengthen citizens’ trust in democracy and ensure the social and political stability of our country. The defence of democratic values is firmly anchored in our DNA. After...
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Consumer protection
Consumer protection: Strengthen consumer rights The DP is committed to strong consumer protection. The consumer should be as well informed as possible before making a purchase decision, also in terms of sustainability. Especially in the areas of general product safety (household appliances, toys, food…) we want to tighten controls and increase transparency in service offers (consumer credits,...
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Agriculture
Agriculture: Produce high quality food locally and sustainably The agricultural sector, which includes farming, viticulture, fruit and vegetable growing, reliably provides people with high-quality food from local production. The Corona crisis and the Ukraine war have made many citizens aware of the value and importance of domestic food production. Especially with regard to food security, agriculture...
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National planning
National planning: Planning our country in a sustainable manner Many of the problems our country is facing today are due to misguided national planning. While the remarkable economic development of the last decades has created great prosperity and made a strong welfare state possible, a lack of political support and control of growth has at the same time resulted in a chronic backlog demand in many...
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Mobility
Mobility: Adapt infrastructure to needs For the DP, citizens should be able to get from A to B comfortably, reliably and quickly, whether by public transport, bicycle, car or a combination of different means of transport. For this to succeed, an attractive bus and rail service must be ensured throughout the country that is on a par with individual mobility. In Luxembourg, there has been a huge backlog...
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Digitisation and media
Digitisation and media: Putting new technologies at the service of people and preserving media pluralism The DP sees digitisation as a great opportunity for our society. We want to use the advancing digitisation in all areas of life and orient the digital transformation in favour of the people. The benefits of digitisation should be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the DP will take further measures...
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Higher education and research
Higher education and research: Expanding Luxembourg as a location for innovation The DP will further develop the quality of Luxembourg’s higher education landscape and continue to provide a financial, legal and infrastructural framework for public research to ensure international excellence as well as benefits for our society. “Schools” for the training of future professionals The...
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Tourism
Tourism The importance of tourism goes far beyond the economic activity of the tourism industry. Thus, tourism is a key driver for regions, local economies and local people. For these reasons, it is important to have a goal-oriented tourism policy that supports the positive aspects of tourism and helps tourism stakeholders to address the challenges of the future. The DP is committed to a tourism policy...
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Economic policy
Economic policy: Attractive environment for innovative and competitive businesses In the last 5 years, the economic development was shaped by the consequences of the pandemic and the Ukraine war. Luxembourg has come through both crises comparatively well economically so far. This is due in no small part to resolute action by the DP-led government. The government’s Corona aid to businesses of...
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Sport
Sport: Being healthy through physical activity Sport plays an essential social role in the eyes of the DP. Regular exercise is not only important for our health and mental well-being. Sport also strengthens social cohesion by teaching important values such as tolerance and fairness, bringing people from different cultures and backgrounds together and thus strengthening inclusion, especially among young...
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Health and social security
Health and social security: Reliable medical care in all regions The DP advocates for an innovative, efficient and accessible health system with sustainable, transparent financing. We want to give everyone quick access to high-quality care close to home. We need a clear vision for future development, with defined objectives and a coherent strategy. Thanks to medical progress, outpatient care is continuously...
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Social policy
Social policy: Equal rights for all Tolerance, respect and openness are the cornerstones of a modern, liberal and inclusive society. The DP advocates for policies that take into account the needs of all citizens, regardless of gender, age, origin or sexual orientation. Be it in questions of equality, social acceptance, health, the working environment or physical self-determination. At 0.7%, Luxembourg...
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Family policy
Family policy: For a better way of living together The DP advocates a contemporary family policy that focuses on the well-being of children and parents. Under the impetus of the DP, family policy has been thoroughly modernised in the past legislative periods. Thanks to the flexibilisation and better remuneration of parental leave, as well as the upgrading of paternity leave from two to ten days, we...
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Labour law
Labour law: Better balance for both work and private life Under the leadership of Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, the government has safely manoeuvred our country through the pandemic and the energy and inflation crisis. Especially in times of crisis, the DP has proven that it leaves no one out in the rain. We have saved tens of thousands of jobs with decisive action and intelligent crisis measures. ...
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Education
Education: Ensuring a brighter future for all children Access to quality education is the basic prerequisite for a self-determined and successful life. In the DP’s view, public schools therefore have a key role to play in providing every child with fair opportunities for the future and in imparting skills that meet the requirements of the 21st century. Success at school should not depend on the...
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Sustainability
Sustainability: For a future worth living on our planet The DP will secure our prosperity in the long term with a responsible energy and climate policy, that puts people at the centre. With the help of massive investment and subsidy programmes, we will drive the energy turnaround faster than previously planned so that all people and businesses can benefit from a secure and affordable energy supply. The...
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Housing
Housing: Enabling access to affordable housing for everyone Over the past decades, economic dynamism has brought Luxembourg and its inhabitants considerable prosperity. However, due to a lack of policy measures to effectively accompany this growth, the country is now facing a housing shortage that has been worsening for several years and threatens to weaken social cohesion. Housing prices, which are...
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Financial Centre
Financial centre: Innovative, transparent and internationally competitive The Luxembourg financial centre is the foundation of our economy and plays a crucial role with more than 60,000 jobs and a significant contribution to the gross domestic product. The DP is expressly committed to a strong, well-regulated and internationally competitive financial centre. We will continue to develop our legislation...
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Public finances
Public finances: Responsible budgetary policy in the interest of the coming generations The DP is committed to a responsible and forward-looking budgetary policy. Since coming to power in 2013, the DP has steadily restructured the state’s finances. Especially in the crisis years, these efforts paid off: The state remained able to act in the midst of the crises and was able to use the financial...
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Tax policy
Tax policy: Strengthen purchasing power and relieve the middle class The DP advocates a socially just and contemporary tax policy that corresponds to the realities of our modern society. The tax relief of the middle class and the competitiveness of businesses remain central concerns of the DP. The DP-led government has already taken important steps towards more social justice with the tax reform in...
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Our short election programme for the Parliamentary Elections 2023
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, the government has safely guided our country through the pandemic as well as through the energy and inflation crises. Particularly in times of crisis, the DP has demonstrated that no one is left on their own.
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Presentation of our candidates for the parliamentary elections
Today, we officially introduced our candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023.
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Parliamentary Elections 2023: DP Steering Committee Accepts Proposed Lists
Tonight, the Regional Committee Centre proposed its 21 candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023, to the DP Steering Committee.
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Parliamentary Elections 2023: DP South Proposes 23 Candidates to the Steering Committee
Tonight, the Regional Committee South proposed its 23 candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023, to the DP Steering Committee. The regional lead candidates are Claude Meisch and Max Hahn.
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Parliamentary Elections 2023: The DP North proposes 9 Candidates to the Steering Committee
Tonight, the Regional Committee North proposed its 9 candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023, to the DP Steering Committee. The regional lead candidates are Fernand Etgen and Marc Hansen.
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Parliamentary Elections 2023: The DP East proposes 7 Candidates to the Steering Committee
Tonight, the Regional Committee East proposed its 7 candidates for the parliamentary elections on October 8, 2023, to the DP Steering Committee.
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Improving Quality of Life and Purchasing Power: DP Presents Election Program for the 2023 Parliamentary Elections
The Democratic Party (DP) unveiled a comprehensive election program for the upcoming parliamentary elections in October at its National Congress in 2023. More than 400 members gathered at the Syrkus Cultural Center in Roodt-sur-Syre to show their support for Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, party president Lex Delles, and the regional lead candidates in the upcoming election campaign.
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Liberalisation without exploitation of the taxi sector in Luxembourg
In his Opinion Piece, Lou Linster - our DP Leudelange alderman and VP of the Young Democrats - advocates for a long overdue reform of the cab sector in Luxembourg.
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The prime minister ‘no bei dir.’
Keeping in dialogue with you is the essence of my policy. I truly stand for that, which is why I come to meet you.
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Social peace is ensured
In his Tribune Libre, our president of the DP fraction, Gilles Baum talks this week about the measures the government has taken to help the citizens through the times of crisis.
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Framework Programme for the Municipal Elections 2023
Our Framework Programme for the Municipal Elections 2023
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Climate change and energy crisis - we are all in the same boat
Our municipal candidate from Clervaux Angèle Mersch spoke in a 'Tribune Libre' this week about the responsibility of municipalities in the fight against climate change and the energy crisis.
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For a future in which we can all find ourselves
On the 'Tribune Libre' radio programme this week, our Deputy Secretary Anne Daems spoke about the general guidelines with which the DP will go into the municipal elections on 11 June.
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Talent attraction in Luxembourg
On the Tribune Libre programme on the radio this week, our MP André Bauler spoke about how important it is for Luxembourg to remain attractive to highly qualified and innovative talent also from abroad, especially in the financial sector.
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A reasonable salary agreement in the civil service
In his Tribune Libre on the radio this week, Gusty Graas spoke about the latest salary agreement in the civil service. For our MP, this is a reasonable agreement, which shows that the responsible minister Marc Hansen and the CGFP have led a constructive dialogue, which will also ensure social peace in the public service in the future.
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Digitalisation for all
On the 'Tribune Libre' programme this week, our DP MP Guy Arendt spoke about the importance of digital inclusion in Luxembourg. This refers to the efforts being made nationwide to include everyone in the new, digital age.
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Overcoming challenges together
On this week’s Tribune Libre programme on the radio, our MP and future budget rapporteur, Max Hahn talked about the historic draft bill on the state budget 2023.
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Futurelab: Mobility, climate and environment
In a future lab on climate, environment and mobility, several DP members discussed very pragmatically how to implement good ideas and how to handle important questions in these areas on the ground. The responses and proposals of the members will also have repercussions on the framework program of the DP for the local elections.
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Back to school: Equitable formal and non-formal education for every child
In the DP's Tribune Libre, our MP and vice-president Claude Lamberty talks about the new measures in terms of non-formal education, which the Minister of National Education Claude Meisch has put in place for the start of this school year.
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FutureLab Energy politics
Since February 24th, a war has been raging again in Europe and energy has been weaponized: there is now less energy, and it is becoming more expensive. In a FutureLab for municipal mandatories, examples and models of how to deal with this reality at the municipal level have been developed.
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Free After-school childcare and music lessons
The so-called maison relais, foyers de jour, mini-crèches and parental assistants play an important role in implementing Minister Claude Meisch’s education policy to provide every child with equal starting chances and educational prospects.
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The DP is the guardian of social peace in the country
The annual press conference of the DP parliamentary group pertaining the last parliamentary session was dominated by the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the direct consequences of the war in Ukraine.
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Agny Durdu - The Oesling must not become a nature reserve
If someone asks mewhere I live, I’d rather say Hamiville than Heesdref, which many confuse with Heeschdref near Walfer, chuckles Agny Durdu in front of her office on the main street. She grew up on the farm nearby. Today she lives there with her mother and brother.
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Spotlight: Monique Smit-Thijs
Since the beginning of March, Monique Smit-Thijs has succeeded Frank Colabianchi as mayor of Bertrange.
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Away from a hospital- centred health system
The closure of the Ettelbrück maternity hospital has shown us that the shortage of doctors is already having serious consequences for citizens.
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Climate Neutral Mobility - Is It Possible?
The persistently high prices of gasoline and the horrid daily news regarding gas supply make most of us feel our dependency on fossil fuels.
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DP Wiltz – a dynamic team with many challenges ahead for 2023
The DP has two councilors in the commune of Wiltz; Jean Jacquemart and Amel Cosic, who replaced Guy Herbinno in 2020. Both can rely on a dynamic and motivated local DP association, which will compete with a strong team in the municipal elections next year. The association has about 100 members.
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DP Schwaarz Iernz – a new beginning in the midst of the pandemic
Early in 2020, when the launch of a new DP section in the communes of Consdorf, Bech, Beaufort, Berdorf and Waldbillig was first being discussed, no one had ever heard of Covid-19 in Luxembourg. Even with the surge of the pandemic the local Liberals were not deterred from their plan and founded the new DP section ‘Schwaarz Iernz’ 2 years ago in June.
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Beginning of a new dynamicin Esch-sur-Alzette
The south of the country -and in particular Esch-sur-Alzette -are at the heart of the European year of culture 2022.
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DP Differdange critically examines the majority’s work
Even before World War 2, liberal politicians shaped the city of Differdange. Especially Emile Mark, who had been Mayor for 23 years. After the war, however, it was not until 2002 that socialist dominance in the industrial city came to an end.
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Solidarity is key
The war in Ukraine and our solidarity with the Ukrainian people comeat a price. Livelihoods and jobs are at stake because ofthe current energy crisis and high inflation. The DP takes these concerns seriously.
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De Patt 2022 - Finally reunited!
After the covid measures were loosened, the time had finally come for the big DP family to reunite. In Hollerich, ou members and elected officials were able again to have a chat, laugh and enjoy a drink together.
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Ouschterpatt of the DP East in Grevenmacher
Many of our members from all over the country, but especially from the East, met again on Easter Saturday with Moselle wine and Crémant at the Bernard-Massard winery.
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National congress 2022
At the first national congress since the Covid pandemic where physcial presence was again possible, our party elected a new leadership.
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Centre regional congress 2022
The DP Centre congress took place on 21 April at the Atert Centre in Bertrange.
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South regional congress 2022
The regional congress of the DP South took place on 2 June in Sanem at the Artikus.
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North regional congress 2022
The regional congress of the DP Northtook place on 3 May in the youth hostel in Lultzhausen.
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East regional congress 2022
The regional congress of the DP East took place on 16 May at the Cultural Centrein Mertert.
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The fight for women's rights must continue
Speaking on RTL’s Tribune Libre, our Eastern MP Carole Hartmann talked about the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to repeal the right to abortion in the U.S.. As stated by our secretary-general, this is terrible news regarding women's self-determination over their bodies. And a warning that women must continue to fight for their rights.
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Strong support for the new DP leadership
At the first in-person National Congress in three years, DP members elected a new party leadership at the national and district level in the very well attended Centre Atert in Bertrange. Confidence in the candidates was particularly high.
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For a collaboration between the ’additional sites’ and the hospitals
On the RTL programme ‘Tribune Libre’, our Eastern MP Carole Hartmann talked about the need for a decentralised, modern and liberal healthcare system in Luxembourg.
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FutureLab Municipal politics
What constitutes good municipal politics? These are first and foremost a well thought out financial policy and also transparency in all areas. Over 50 participants came to very concrete conclusions at the end of the FutureLab in Nidderaanwen.
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A solidarity package for the country and the people
In the ‘Tribune Libre’ programme on the radio this week, our Secretary General Claude Lamberty talks about the Solidarity Package of €830 million which the Tripartite agreed on to help people and businesses get through the current crisis.
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DP-North press release on the temporary closure of the maternity unit at the Centre Hospitalier du Nord (CHdN) in Ettelbruck
DP-North is very surprised to learn that the Centre Hospitalier du Nord (CHdN) has announced the 'temporary' closure of the maternity ward at Ettelbruck hospital with effect from 4 April. Another blow after the obstetrics unit in Wiltz had to close years ago.
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Standing united against Russia
In his "Tribune libre" on the radio, our MP Gusty Graas talks about the Russian attacks against Ukraine and the measures available to freedom-loving countries against Vladimir Putin's regime.
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Masterclass with Lydie Polfer and Gusty Graas
In another FutureLab, the MP and Mayor of Luxembourg city Lydie Polfer and the MP and Bettembourg alderman Gusty Graas - author of a book on the Luxembourg municipal constitution – discussed the complexity and challenges the management of a municipality can present.
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Yuriko Backes - the new minister of finance
As Minister of Finance, a natural priority is to ensure that our public finances remain sound. This is because we want to prepare our country for the future by focusing on sustainable development and investing in digital development.
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Citizens’ Assembly
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel announced the formation of a Citizens’ Assembly on the Climate last autumn. It all started at the end of January: In the first of around 15 meetings, the members were first informed about the current state of affairs in climate policy.
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Focus on social cohesion
In his state of the nation address, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel highlighted the social-liberal aims of the government by announcing new social measures.
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“Cheers” to our excellent wine and crémants
Gilles Baum recently requested a debate on viticulture in the Chamber of Deputies. In his eyes, viticulture is not only an important economic sector of our country, but also an essential part of our national heritage. The DP therefore insists on a regular discussion of the topic in Parliament.
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Spotlight: Sheila Schmit
Sheila Schmit has definitely found her way. Two years ago she started her own business as a freelance midwife. Before that, she had worked for 15 years at the Esch hospital, among other places. But she was tired of shift work, the organisational structure in the hospital and the working conditions.
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The future role of NATO
The DP parliamentary group recently requested a ‘topical hour’ on NATO.
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The future of work
I firmly believe that our working world needs to become more flexible. It neither corresponds to today’s realities nor to the needs of many families.
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DP North Afterwork
After a first Afterwork in Diekirch, the DP Norden hosted a second Afterwork in the Brasserie ‘Koeppe Jemp’ in early October. Many members grabbed this opportunity to see each other again, to spend a few pleasant hours together and with the elected representatives from the North.
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Lex Krieps - Equity of opportunity and archievement
Lex Krieps was born in Guildford, England in 1946. Why in England? Because his mother - a native of Ireland - felt comfortable giving birth to her three children there. Even though a year earlier she had gone to live with her husband - the Resistance member, officer and later minister Emile Krieps - to Luxembourg. That is why Lex’s passport says AlexandER and not AlexandRE.
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FutureLab - Workshop and Coaching
Workshop "Real Estate" & Coaching "Social media as a politician"
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New President of the International Committee
Born in Olesno, Poland, Artur speaks seven languages. Nine years ago he founded the Luxembourg-Poland Chamber of Commerce. At Maison Moderne he is in charge of the Paperjam + Delano Club. He enjoys spending time with his two children, reading, running, and discovering new countries and cultures.
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Workshop the blue corner
A party does not only live from the exchange with citizens, but also from the discussion within its own ranks.
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Patrick Krecké, new local councilor in Kehlen
Patrick Krecké is 47 years old, father of two daughters and has been working in a bank for 23 years. Patrick is the president of the S.I. Nospelt, a member of the Kehlen school committee and of the parent council. On June 11, 2021, Patrick succeeded the former council member Tom Hansen.
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There is no way around a sectoral and age-specific mandatory vaccination
On the Tribune Libre on the radio, our parliamentary group leader Gilles Baum has presented the arguments on a proposed mandatory vaccination against the Corona virus.
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Launch of the Citizens' Climate Council: Together for better climate protection
In order to get people more involved in climate policy discussions, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel announced the creation of a Citizens' Climate Council in October - he recently presented the details. In his ‘Tribune libre’, the Secretary General of the DP, Claude Lamberty, addresses this unique project in Luxembourg, and emphasizes the importance of an ambitious climate policy, which is also supported...
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Yuriko Backes becomes Luxembourg’s first ever female Minister of Finance
Following the unanimous decision of the DP board, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel will propose to the Grand Duke Yuriko Backes as the new Minister of Finance.
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Communiqué de presse
Le Parti démocratique informe que Pierre Gramegna, ministre des Finances et du Budget, a annoncé sa volonté de démissionner de ses fonctions ministérielles pour des raisons personnelles.
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FutureLab Social-Media
Leaflets and flyers will also play their role in municipal politics in the future. But the role of social media in communication has become extremely important. In another FutureLab, it was discussed how social media can also be used in the upcoming election campaigns.
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New measures for affordable housing
In his Tribune Libre on the radio this week, Max Hahn spoke about the government's additional measures against the lack of affordable housing.
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FutureLab Living
In the first FutureLab of the DP, several of our members - who are politically active at various levels - discussed housing. How to get a handle on the soaring housing prices, and what new tracks one should look at regarding housing and construction.
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Guaranteeing Equal Opportunities in Education
During his ‘Tribune Libre’ on the radio, our parliamentary group leader Gilles Baum talked in detail about the big cornerstones of the 2021/2022 beginning of the school year.
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RGTR reform: What is the ministry doing to make the bus lines 110 and 111 more attractive again?
The new bus lines 110 and 111, as modified by the RGTR reform, are for many people no longer interesting enough to leave their car. DP MP Carole Hartmann therefore asked the minister responsible for the plans to make these lines more attractive.
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Danger from tree trunks in the Attert?
DP MPs André Bauler and Gusty Graas point out to the Ministry of the Environment that there are still tree trunks in the Attert river that pose a threat to the SEBES bridge. They are therefore asking the Minister what is being done to counter this risk and whether there are other places along the Attert where fallen trees could lead to jams during floods?
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How do you get the traffic in Saeul under control?
DP MP André Bauler asked the responsible minister how traffic in Saeul has developed since 2017 and what measures he is planning to improve the situation.
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Is Luxembourg prepared for the spread of dengue fever?
Dengue is spreading more and more in our so-called temperate regions. In this regard, the Democratic Party deputies André Bauler and Gilles Baum put some questions to the Minister of Health, asking, among other things, about the preparation of our hospitals, the monitoring of the spread of the virus in our country and the perspectives established by the WHO.
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Do growth projections need to be lowered?
According to market economists, Germany has already passed the peak of its economic recovery, so that a slight reduction in its growth rate can be expected in the coming months. Our deputy André Bauler therefore asked the Minister of the Economy whether the growth forecasts in Luxembourg would need to be revised and what consequences the recent supply shortages would have on our gross domestic product.
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How much have farmers' crops suffered due to the weather in recent weeks?
In parts of Europe, cereal and potato harvests appear to have suffered from the rainy weather in recent weeks. What information have the ministry's services already been able to obtain and what consequences will there be for future harvests. Our MPs André Bauler and Gusty Graas made inquiries with the Ministry.
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CNS affiliation after a vacation job
Students who are still living with their parents have to re-affiliate with a parent at the CNS after a vacation job. Deputy Gilles Baum has heard that many people are not aware of this. In order to avoid nasty surprises in the event of illness, the leader of the DP group asks if, in the context of co-insurance, an automation could not be introduced to reassure children about their parents without further...
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Lycée Edward Steichen: development and forecasts
The number of pupils enrolled at the "Lycée Edward Steichen" has risen steadily since the opening of the new school in 2018. As part of the preparations for the new school year 2021/2022, our deputy André Bauler asked the Minister of Education, Children and Youth, about the occupancy rate of the new classrooms and the geographical origin of the pupils.
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Secondary schools: do their names need an adaptation?
Since the reform of secondary education in 2017, the former regime called "Enseignement technique" now bears the name of "Enseignement général". Our deputy André Bauler has noticed however, that there are still a few secondary schools in Luxembourg that carry the name "Lycée technique de...". He therefore asked the Minister of Education, Children and Youth whether the names of the relevant schools...
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Are municipalities allowed to withhold letters from the municipality council?
Citizens, clubs or associations often send invitations, concerns or information requests to the Aldermen and the local council of their community. They usually use the official e-mail or postal address of the municipality. DP MPs Guy Arendt and Claude Lamberty have now learned that some letters never reached the members of the municipality council, even though they were considered the recipients of...
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What effects does the flood have on fish stocks?
Due to the recent floods, many fish have not been able to swim back into their stream or river. DP MP Gusty Graas asked the concerned minister whether she was already aware of the effects of the recent floods on the national fish stocks and whether the “plan de repeuplement” needed to be adjusted now.
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How soon can flood-affected businesses expect to receive assistance?
Many businesses, hotels, restaurants, cafes and campsites, which have already suffered greatly from the containment, have now suffered enormous damage from the flooding. DP MP Carole Hartmann asked Minister for the Middle Class Lex Delles if these companies can receive advances and when they can expect to receive the requested assistance.
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The fight agains Covid is on the right way - continue the liberal and social path
The “Luxembourgish way” – the mixture between vaccination and sanitary measures – is the right way in the fight against the pandemic. This was our parliamentary group’s leaders’ message at the concluding press conference of the DP parliamentary group.
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Improving everyday life for the public: before, during and after the crisis
This week in his Open Stage contribution on the radio, our parliamentary group leader Gilles Baum speaks about the political priorities of the country, besides the ones linked to the Covid crisis.
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No discrimination based on sexual orientation
This week our MP Pim Knaff spoke in the 'Tribune Libre' on the radio about the rights of homosexual and transgender people in Hungary and Europe.
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Risk of a 4th wave of Covid-19 infections
The delta variant of Covid-19 is spreading more and more in Europe. This raises concerns that a fourth wave of infections could hit us in the autumn. DP MPs André Bauler and Carole Hartmann asked the Minister of Health how she assesses the risk of a 4th wave here in the country and whether preparations are already being made for this eventuality.
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Use of serological tests in Luxembourg
Serological tests can be used to determine whether a person has been infected with the Sars-CoV-2 virus in the past and whether he or she has formed antibodies against this infection. However, a negative serological test a few months after a positive PCR test raises the question of whether the PCR test was false positive. On this issue, DP MP Gusty Graas wanted to know from the Minister of Health,...
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Communal mergers are not a means to an end
This week, in his Tribune Libre on the radio, Paul Engel, Mayor of Grosbous, talks about municipal mergers and more specifically about the planned merger of Grosbous and Wahl.
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Combination of different vaccines against Covid-19
A recent study by the University of Saarland indicates that a combination of vaccines from AstraZeneca and Biontech/Pfizer leads to a higher immunisation. The DP MPs Claude Lamberty and Carole Hartmann have asked the Minister of Health, among other things, whether such a combination, once the results are confirmed, will also be considered in Luxembourg?
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National Congress 2021
Last year, we all wrote history together. As the first party in Luxembourg, the DP has set up a democratic, innovative and interactive digital congress.
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New salary accord
The new salary agreement with the CGFP will allow the government in the future to focus on the working conditions of civil servants.
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The collective efforts have paid off!
“Minimum chances for the virus, maximum chances for education”: this was the motto of the Minister of Education, Claude Meisch, from the very beginning.
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The DP now has a section in the commune of Lintgen
Since October 2020, the last commune of the Alzette valley also has a DP section. In 2023, the municipal council will be elected according to the proportional representation system for the first time in Lintgen. It is therefore important for the DP to position itself well now.
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Luxembourg City: more space for people
Promoting soft mobility, giving people more space in public areas, making the city more attractive. Even before the pandemic, a lot of work had been done at the Knuedler, but the crisis certainly helped to speed up the process.
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Environment and health go hand in hand
Our environment has a direct impact on our health in many ways. The Covid pandemic has clearly shown this. Therefore, the DP wants to strengthen the role of environmental medicine and the health policy.
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Luxembourg becomes more accessible
We want a world in which everyone has access everywhere - not just physically, but also access to information. During the corona pandemic, the government did everything in its power to provide information to everyone: the leaflets were translated into several languages and the press conferences could be followed in sign language.
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Spotlight: Daliah Scholl
This time in the Spotlight: Daliah Scholl, the newly elected president of the DP South. With the learned flutist, a woman stands for the first time at the head of the district south of the DP. Since 2011 President of the Esch Section, Daliah Scholl has also been a member of the City Council for the DP since the last election.
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News from Europe by Charles Goerens
The financial planning of the EU covers a period of 7 years. The European Council decided in July 2020 to invest 1211 billion euros into the budget for the new period. Of this, 79.5 billion euros will flow into international relations, with the main share being used for third-country development cooperation.
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Two new DP Councilors
Dali Zhu, 32, is a trained statistician and econometrician. He worked as a risk manager in the banking industry for 4 years. Last year, he took over the family business at home. He is a member of the Cercle Amicale des Oeuvres du Rotary, Vice-President of the International Association of Story-Telling and Story-Singing Arts, an organisation that organises cultural exchanges an events between China...
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Making our healthcare sector fit for the future
A high-quality healthcare sector distinguishes itself above all through competent staff - the cornerstone of any healthcare sector. It just wouldn’t work without the doctors, nurses, midwives and all the other important health professionals.
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KEP 1.0 - Culture as dialogue and investment
At the end of April, there was a major orientation debate in Parliament on the Cultural Development Plan 1.0. A plan that has occupied the work of the Parliamentary Committee on Culture for several years, and which today - in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic - has a very different meaning than in 2018.
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Civil servant, syndicalist and a politician by conviction
Jos. Schaack’s vest matches the color of the sky - light blue: we have reached the end of April, the sun is shining, and Luxembourg is hoping for a spring like last year, when the country was in strict confinement.
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The DP's parliamentary group on Facebook
What does the work of the DP members of parliament in Chambers look like?
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Portrait of employees
Sebastien Gudenburg and David Wilson
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The recovery of public finances continues
In his Tribune Libre on the radio this week, the chairman of the Parliamentary Finance and Budget Commission, André Bauler, drew a rather positive assessment of the economic and financial situation of the country.
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DP national congress: taking responsibility in times of crisis
For the second time since the start of the Corona Pandemic, the Democratic Party launched its national congress in digital form on Monday, April 26th. This year again, it was a great success: more than 600 members attended and participated in the congress.
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For the country and its people, during and after the Corona Crisis
In the Tribune Libre on radio this week, our Secretary General Claude Lamberty spoke about the light at the end of the Corona Tunnel and the political future of the country after the crisis.
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Adaptation of the quarantine regulations in Switzerland
Switzerland has announced an adaptation of the quarantine regulations. In case of contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19, fully vaccinated persons will be exempted from quarantine for a period of six months, starting 14 days after the administration of the second dose of vaccine.
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The DP mourns the loss of Paul Helminger
With Paul Helminger, Luxembourg loses a politician who has strongly shaped the country and the city of Luxembourg. Paul Helminger was a politician who moved things. A man for whom modernization was not a slogan, but a task for which he committed himself wholeheartedly: as a diplomat, as chief of staff, as secretary of state, as deputy, as member of parliament, as mayor of Luxembourg-city, and as entrepreneur.
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What is the situation of sexually transmitted diseases in Luxembourg?
Sexually transmitted diseases are still a real threat to our health. Antibiotic resistance is also contributing to certain diseases becoming more dangerous again. DP MPs Carole Hartmann and Claude Lamberty asked the ministers responsible how many cases of sexually transmitted diseases there are in Luxembourg and what measures are being taken to curb their spread.
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What do the UK's nuclear build-up plans mean?
Speculation is high following the announcement by the British Prime Minister to increase his nuclear arsenal. Our MP Gusty Graas wants to know, among other points, from the minister in charge whether these plans are in line with the efforts under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
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The creation of the Istanbul Canal
The plans for the creation of a new shipping canal linking the Mediterranean and the Black Sea have attracted strong national and international criticism. According to a recent open letter signed by 104 former Turkish admirals, the construction of this canal would violate the Montreux Convention. In this context, our MP Gusty Graas put a number of questions to the responsible ministers. Among other...
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National capacities of waste disposal: Where do we stand?
The constant growth of our population goes hand in hand with an increase of waste that local authorities need to dispose of. In this context, the DP deputies Carole Hartmann and Gilles Baum asked the Minister of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development if the capacity of the incinerator in Leudelingen and the landfill Muertendall are to be expanded any time soon.
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The DP suggests Marc Meyers for the vacant post in the State Council
The 'Comité directeur' of the Democratic Party decided unanimously in its meeting on March 17th to propose Mr Marc Meyers to the government for the vacant post in the Council of State.
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We’re not leaving the people in the ‘Gare’ area and in Bonnevoie out in the rain
In his ‘Tribune libre‘, alderman Patrick Goldschmidt talks about the fight against the felt lack of safety in the ‘Gare’ and Bonnevoie areas.
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Report about the public funding of hospital Investments
The COVID crisis has shown how important a well-functioning health system — including hospitals – is.
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Climate protection debate: Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage
What is the role of technologies that filter carbon dioxide from the air in the context of climate protection? The Chamber of Deputies addressed this question in a debate.
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Idea of the Month - Telework
Working from home? This has become a reality for many people over the past few months. And it works! At least that’s what a recent study of STATEC says. A big majority of the interviewees has made positive experiences with telework. Working from home primarily means saving yourself the travel to your workplace. It also means more time for family, friends, and hobbies. The employer also profits from...
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A strong DP-Team for the Forge du Sud
Improving the quality of life for all the inhabitants of Dudelange - that is the aim of DP Dudelange. The still young section presents 5 of their priorities here.
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Spotlight: Eric Thill
The first ‘Spotlight’ of the DP Magazine features the youngest mayor of the country, Eric Thill.  The 26-year old economist is not only in charge of local matters in his home commune ‘Schieren’, he is also the youngest district president in the history of the Democratic Party. We caught up with Eric to chat about his commune, the northern district and his political priorities. DP: Eric, despite...
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First lessons from the COVID-crisis
Since March our country has had to face the challenges of the Covid pandemic, and our
 health care system is under a lot of pressure. The crisis has shown however that on all levels of our society, there is a high readiness to show solidarity, and that society can adapt quickly to existential changes. There was an incredible positive dynamic between all stakeholders in our health care sector in...
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DP Digital Congress
On the 15th of June, the DP held the first digital political congress in Luxembourg. #INNOVATIVE There were continuously over 600 members following us via ‘Zoom’, the Facebook live streams, on Youtube and via our party’s website dp.lu. #INTERACTIVE 76 questions were raised to our ministers during the Live Q&A, 12 party members spoke live. #DEMOCRATIC 131 candidates participated in the elections...
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Colette Flesch - No political regrets
Colette Flesch is the grande dame of the Democratic Party. During her career, she was, among others, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Economy, Mayor of Luxembourg City, MP and MEP. Colette Flesch has represented Luxembourg three times as a fencer at the Olympic Games.
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Free public transport: A DP idea becomes reality
As the first country in the world, Luxembourg made the decision to make all public transport free of charge. Since march 1rst, taking the train, the bus or the tramway is free of cost. This idea comes originally from the DP’s 2018 electoral programme. We ensured that this idea made its way into the coalition agreement and is now being implemented. Public transport as a real alternative to the car Of...
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Satirical Corner - September 2020
People in the little land of Mary all agree. 2020 is one of the worst years ever. Even the Pentecost cruise aborted ship!
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Lookingto the future with courage and confidence
Strengthening Luxembourg Over the past few months, we’ve all done amazing things. So far, we have all managed to get through this health crisis together. We have secured jobs and stabilized our businesses. We reacted quickly by resorting to short-time working and other direct and indirect financial aid. By doubling the cost of living allowance and freezing rents, we have been able to ensure...
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Jean Hamilius - An upright chestnut tree on the ‘Eecherfeld’
Jean Hamilius is one of two members still alive of the government Thorn-Vouel (DP-LSAP/1974-1979). In his life, Jean Hamilius was a minister, MP, city councilor, MEP and a successful banker and athlete. Jean Hamilius was, among other things, President and founding member of Crédit Européen (now ING Bank).
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Spotlight: Barbara Agostino
“Politics is important to me because I want to get involved. Above all, I want to help young people find their own way in life”, says Barbara Agostino. As a trained educator and teacher, high-quality childcare and a good education for the children are particularly important to the director of 14 childcare facilities. The first captain of the Luxembourg women’s soccer national team is still passionate...
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Satirical Corner – November 2020
The corona virus is omnipresent again! This is already evident in the toilet paper index in supermarkets. The shelves look very empty again. Happy are those who have frozen a portion of their huge toilet paper stock from March!
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Live Q&A with Prime Minister
An d’Blot gefrot Exactly one week following his State of the Nation speech, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel took the time to answer questions from the citizens in the context or a virtual question round. With over 250 participants that joining via Zoom, Facebook and Youtube, it became an interesting round with good discussions. Here you can watch the replay of the live stream:
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Equal opportunities - the situation in Luxembourg
The DP recently stated that a sustainable development of our country is only possible if additional efforts are made in the area of equal opportunities. ‘Equal opportunities’ as such is a very broad concept, as it involves many different aspects of our lives. But what do we actually mean when talking about “equal opportunities”? The principle of ‘equal opportunities’ should guarantee the same opportunities...
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Idea of the Month – Flexible working hours
A greater use of flexible working hours! In the first edition of our DP Magazine we talked about teleworking, a concept we’ve been pushing for quite a few years. We want reduce people’s time spend in traffic jams and instead give them more hours to enjoy with their family. Besides the idea of teleworking, offering flexible working hours are one of our top concerns when it comes to improving work-life...
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A strong Program for the municipality of Junglinster
In the 2017 elections, the DP won around a third of the votes in the municipality of Junglinster. The leader of the parliamentary group of the DP, Gilles Baum, was recently replaced by Ben Ries in the Alderman’s college. The second elected on the PD list will now ensure that the investment program will benefit all citizens of the municipality.
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News parliamentary group - November 2020
Teambuilding In October, the parliamentary group organised a day during which the team analysed projects for the next parliamentary year. At the new Mama Shelter hotel, parliamentary group collaborators worked, laughed and discussed together. With the significant increase in the number of employees in recent months, this was an opportunity to promote team spirit. In the next two pages of the magazine,...
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Satirical Corner – January 2021
After refraining from reading the retrospectives in December, because we already knew that the coronavirus had dominated the news throughout the year – and we are also a little fed up with hearing about it – I offer to you a more positive outlook on 2021.
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The interests of working people should be at the centre of attention
The DP is convinced that every employee knows how to work best. Both employees and employers want more flexibility - for a better work-life balance or to be able to better adapt work to the economic environment.
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Portrait of employees
Anne Glesener
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Coffe break episode 8
Theories about the Covid-19 vaccination, the EU approval procedure and the Luxembourg vaccination strategy.
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Introducing E-voting for the 2028 general elections
“Stop the count!” – three words that have recently caused widespread anger and incomprehension around the world. Less than two days after the American presidential elections, Donald Trump called for a stop of the vote-counting process, because his lead in the Swing States slowly melted away while the number of pro-Biden postal votes increased ever more. It took four days for Joe Biden...
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DP Rumelange: A blue team in the city of red soil
Founded in 2017, the local section DP Rumelange lined up to turn the political landscape of the city of the red soil upside down.
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Meet and Greet - Interesting first conversations
Under normal circumstances we like to meet the new members of our DP-family in person. Never-theless, we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to have a digital exchange. Over the course of two virtual Meet and Greet sessions, the party president Corinne Cahen, secre-tary general Claude Lamberty, and EU MP Monica Semedo held interesting conversations with the new members. Even Prime Minister...
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Spotlight: Michael Agostini
In the spotlight of the third edition of the DP magazine is the president of the "Young Democrats", Michael Agostini. We talked to the 31-year-old civil engineer about the JDL, his new home in Esch and his political priorities.
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Coffe break episode 7
How is the mental health of the people in Luxembourg, especially in the context of the current pandemic?
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The vaccine is here!
Vaccinations are the best way to get back to normal. They help us protect our health care system and regain our freedoms.
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More support for municipalities
The Federation of Liberal Community Representatives FCCD is also working on coherent and innovative solutions to the important municipal dossiers during the Covid crisis, according to its President Martine Dieschburg-Nickels.
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The State does not leave any business out in the rain
The Minister for the Middle Classes Lex Delles has launched three additional aids, which are particularly helpful to those sectors most affected by the Corona crisis: hospitality, tourism, culture and events.
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The merger of Groussbus and Wahl: Together we are stronger, together everything is easier
Before the summer, the inhabitants of Grosbous and Wahl will decide on the merger of the two municipalities. For the mayor of Grosbous, Paul Engel, a merger allows many things that would not be possible on their own.
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Adapting the constitution to the realities of the 21st century
Together with MP Simone Beissel we talk about the Luxembourgish constitution: its history, its importance for our society and the work that is currently being done to adapt the text to the realities of a 21st century.
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Charel Goerens: “I’d have preferred the British had stayed in the EU”
For Charles Goerens, the deal between the EU and Great Britain concluded in December is better than no deal at all. However, the liberal MEP would have preferred the Brits to remain in the EU.
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Focusing on professional journalists
A new media law will soon be passed in the Chamber of Deputies. On this occasion, we had a conversation with Guy Arendt, the chairman of the parliamentary commission in charge of the issue.
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Two new DP aldermend
Josy Popov and Marc Schramer talk about their political motivation and priorities.
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Budget 2021: A budget of solidarity and for a sustainable recovery!
“The 2021 budget is an extraordinary budget for extraordinary times”, said Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna during the presentation of the budget in October. Thanks to the forward-looking fiscal policies in recent years, public debt has been gradually re-duced despite record investments. And without the corona crisis, the debt would have even gone down to the level of 2011. Luxembourg was financially...
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Recent informations about the "Fonds de compensation" (FDC)
At the end of September 2017, the government presented a pilot project in which the "Fonds de compensation (FDC)" was encouraged to increase its commitment to the creation of affordable rental housing. The DP MPs André Bauler and Max Hahn asked the minister in question about the progress of the project in Grevenmacher and about the efforts made by the FDC since autumn 2017 to create affordable rental...
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Why has the driven hunt been prohibited?
The Ministry of Environment considers hunting as a "recreational activity" and therefore bans driven hunting until the 15th December. DP MP Guy Arendt asked the Minister which legislative text she was referring to in order to classify hunting accordingly. According to the MP, the hunt is not explicitly covered by the new Covid law and one should still be able to hunt with the necessary distance and...
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100% renewable energy: What does the national strategy for energy storage look like?
Due to the volatility of solar and wind energy energy storage is a central element of the energy transition towards 100% renewable energy. Max Hahn, DP MP, has therefore asked the responsible minister what Luxembourg's strategy is in this regard in order to guarantee security of supply in the future.
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How many PAP's are being realised at the moment?
The "Plans d'aménagement particulier (PAP)" play an important role when it comes to creating housing. Accordingly, DP MPs André Bauler and Max Hahn asked how many PAPs are currently being realised and how many newly built (affordable) housing units can be expected.
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Is it possible that CBD products will be prohibited in the EU
The European Commission announced this November that cannabidiol (CBD) could be classified as a narcotic. As a consequence, products containing natural CBD would be banned within the EU. The DP MPs Carole Hartmann and Gusty Graas have asked the Minister of Health some questions about this topic.
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What about price transparency in the real estate market?
At the moment it is common practice for most real estate constructors to show prices calculated on the basis of the reduced VAT rate of 3%. However, this poses a risk to consumers. In 2019, the Minister for Consumer Protection and the Minister for Housing announced that they would consider standardising the listed prices. DP MPs André Bauler and Max Hahn asked what conclusions had been drawn in...
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Changements in the bus timetables: Problems with school transport
It has come to the attention of DP MP André Bauler that there will be difficulties with school transport under the new timetables, especially with regards to the line 545 Heiderscheid-Ettelbruck. In fact, according to the new timetable, students arrive at school either much too early or too late. André Bauler has asked the responsible minister about this.
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Gusty Graas: The Benelux Parliament is an important instrument in the EU
The liberal MP Gusty Graas has been President of the Benelux Parliament for the last two years. The Parliament submits reports and recommendations to the governments of Brussels, The Hague and Luxembourg on issues affecting the three partner countries.
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Vacations at home: On the way to the north with Anne Daems
What was launched last year by the Minister of Tourism Lex Delles as a campaign to strengthen the attractiveness of the Grand Duchy as a holiday destination, was a year later more relevant than ever. Out of necessity, we suddenly rediscovered our country. To advertise our beautiful north, the local DP sections and I, using the hashtag #vakanzdoheem, drove from Vianden, across the Nordstad, through...
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Well-being and future prospects
For the start of the new school year, a delicate equilibrium has to be found between protecting the health of teachers and pupils on the one hand, and guaranteeing the fundamental missions of our school system on the other hand. Furthermore, 2020/2021 will be placed under the sign of digital transformation with the introduction of Coding.
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Triple A - An essential advantage for our financial center
Luxembourg is one of the few countries in the world to enjoy the highest possible Triple A rating. The triple A is awarded by independent rating agencies and relates to a country's creditworthiness. The rating guarantees the good reputation of the Luxembourg financial center.
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Mathis Ast - New mayor of Wormeldange
On 4th of November, Mathis Ast, aged 36, was sworn in as the new mayor of the municipality of Wormeldange. Below, you can find out more about his political priorities.
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A new rapid PCR test for Luxemourg?
A medical technology start-up has developed a new rapid PCR test. This test can be used in hospitals and doctors' surgeries. DP MPs Carole Hartmann and Gusty Graas asked the Minister of Health if this test will also be available in Luxembourg.
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Will our agriculture need more water?
Water is a vital resource, also for our agriculture. After the many warm summers, DP MPs Gusty Graas and André Bauler asked the responsible ministers how much agriculture, horticulture and viticulture currently need and will need in the future.
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The worrying situation in the El Guergarat passage
Morocco has launched an operation in the narrows of el Guergarat to guarantee the free circulation of people and goods. The "Polisario" and its militias have blocked the border crossing and threatened the ceasefire that has existed in this zone for about 30 years. In the context of these events, our MP Gusty Graas asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs some questions.
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A shuttle bus between the border parking in Stepernich and the railway station of Kleinbettingen?
In order to improve commuter traffic between Belgium and Luxembourg, two Walloon MPs have recently proposed organising a shuttle bus between the Stepernich border car park and the Kleinbettingen railway station. Gusty Graas, a DP MP, asked the minister responsible what he thought of this idea.
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Joe Biden: Hope, but no miracles
Good afternoon, On 3rd November, a historic election took place: The United States of America elected a new president. Historic because for the last four years the USA has had a president who has been known above all for his strong polarisation and destruction of multilateral relations. Hopes were high in many places that Donald Trump would be replaced. Fortunately, this hope has been fulfilled. The...
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Is there currently any legal uncertainty regarding various dismissals?
The law of 20th June 2020 suspended the 26-week period of protection against dismissal in the event of incapacity for work during the period of the state of crisis and modified the legal framework. DP MP Carole Hartmann has asked the Minister of Labour whether legal uncertainty has arisen for employers in the event of dismissals after the 26-week period.
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What are the challenges with the Covid 19 vaccine?
The possibility of an effective vaccine against Covid-19 is growing. Still, questions remain, including about the storage and transport of the vaccine. DP MPs Gusty Graas and Carole Hartmann asked the Minister of Health some questions in this regard.
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What is the current status of the Echternach bypass road?
A bypass near Echternach has been planned since 2013 to divert transit traffic. According to the coalition agreement, the works should have started before the end of 2020. Carole Hartmann, a DP MP, asked the minister in charge about the state of play of this project and when the works are expected to start. She also wanted to know how far another project to calm the traffic situation around Echternach...
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What is the status of compliance with the mask requirement in public transport?
Since April, masks have been compulsory in public transport. The DP MP Max Hahn wanted to know from the responsible minister whether compliance with this rule is controlled and what is the result of these controls.
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Free schoolbooks: How much does a household save per child?
For two years now, the state has been covering the costs of textbooks for secondary school students. The DP MPs Claude Lamberty and Max Hahn asked the Minister of Education how much the financial relief for the households was.
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New place for the National Gallery?
The National Gallery is not to move into the old National Library building as planned, but instead to Dudelange in the new "Neischmelz" district. In this context, DP MP André Bauler asked the Minister of Culture a few questions.
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What financial aid for the sports sector?
Despite the new sanitary measures introduced at the end of October, no part-time unemployment benefit can be requested in the sports sector. In this context, DP MPs Claude Lamberty and Carole Hartmann have asked the Minister of Labour and the Minister of Sports whether other financial aid is foreseen for the sports sector.
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More information about the new Nordstad youth hostel
As part of the redevelopment of the Ettelbruck railway station, a new youth hostel is also to be built. DP MP André Bauler has asked the responsible ministry for more information.
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SNHBM: Why have certain plots of land and buildings not yet been valued?
DP MPs André Bauler and Max Hahn asked the responsible minister under which criteria the SNHBM buys real estate and why various plots of land and buildings have not yet been valorised.
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Mobile speed cameras in the North of Luxembourg
Over the last few months, mobile speed cameras have been installed on two routes in the north, between Micheleau and Erpeldingen on the Sûre, as well as between Ettelbrück and Feulen and between Bidscht and Schumannseck. Our MP André Bauler asked the Minister for Internal Security a few questions about the speed cameras
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To always keep control; also in stormy weathers!
Over the past few months, the DP have more than lived up to their reputation as a responsible party. Our members of parliament have taken the right decisions for the well-being of our country. Every single one has proven in their department that in times of a crisis they can be counted on. The crisis manager Luxembourg is well looked after under the lead of prime minister Xavier Bettel. “If the country...
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News parliamentary group
The Democratic Party held their traditional concluding statements press conference just ahead of the political summer break. Fraction president Gilles Baum said that the fraction started into the legislative period with great eagerness and willingness to put in a lot of hard work. With the increase of the minimum wage, the implementation of an additional holiday and the shortening of the probation...
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Coffe break Episode 5
Racism and discrimination are still too often part of the daily lives of many people. Together with Derek Wilson, Monica Semedo discusses this important topic and possible solutions.
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Coffe break Episode 4
The Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Minister for Tourism Lex Delles had a chat with hotel owner in Vianden Carole Ewert about tourism in Luxembourg and the impact of the corona pandemic on the industry.
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