The team surrounding fraction president Gilles Baum stand in for the tens of thousands of constituents who have expressed their trust to the DP during the last general election.
The current case surrounding the women’s national football team shows that action is needed. For this reason, MP Mandy Minella followed up once again this Wednesday with a parliamentary question to the Minister of Sport, asking about the status of the ethical charter and the announced national action plan on safeguarding.
Starting next year, the Service des aides au logement – which until now was part of the Ministry of Housing – will become an independent Administration des aides au logement. DP parliamentary group leader Gilles Baum presented the corresponding draft law in the Chamber of Deputies today.
A look back at the political week with our DP representatives in the press. Topics included the new support for families with low incomes, the payment of rent subsidies, and much more.
The current case surrounding the women’s national football team shows that action is needed. For this reason, MP Mandy Minella followed up once again this Wednesday with a parliamentary question to the Minister of Sport, asking about the status of the ethical charter and the announced national action plan on safeguarding.
Starting next year, the Service des aides au logement – which until now was part of the Ministry of Housing – will become an independent Administration des aides au logement. DP parliamentary group leader Gilles Baum presented the corresponding draft law in the Chamber of Deputies today.
The current case surrounding the women’s national football team shows that action is needed. For this reason, MP Mandy Minella followed up once again this Wednesday with a parliamentary question to the Minister of Sport, asking about the status of the ethical charter and the announced national action plan on safeguarding.
Gilles Baum is a member of Parliament since 2013 and since 2020 the teacher is head of the DP parliamentary group. Gilles Baum is alderman in the municipality of Junglinster.
Barbara Agostino is a Member of Parliament since 2023. The entrepreneur and former captain of the national women’s soccer team is counciller in the Petange municipality.
Barbara Agostino is a Member of Parliament since 2023. The entrepreneur and former captain of the national women’s soccer team is counciller in the Petange municipality.
Guy Arendt was elected into parliament the first time in 2013. The former mayor of the Walferdange municipality was secretary of state for culture matters from 2015 to 2018.
André Bauler was first voted into Parliament in 2009.
Simone Beissel was first voted in Parliament in 1999. The lawyer has been an active member of parliament since 2013. Simone Beissel is an alderman in the municipality of Luxembourg city.
From 2013 onwards until 2023 Corinne Cahen was Minister for Family Affairs, Integration and the Greater Region. Following the 2023 general election, the alderman of the municipality of Luxembourg city was voted into Parliament.
From 2013 onwards until 2023 Corinne Cahen was Minister for Family Affairs, Integration and the Greater Region. Following the 2023 general election, the alderman of the municipality of Luxembourg city was voted into Parliament.
Luc Emering was voted into Parliament in 2023. The agricultural engineer and former president of the Agricultural Youth Association and the Young Farmers had previously served as councillor and alderman in the municipality of Dippach.
Patrick Goldschmidt was voted into parliament in 2023. The economist has been an alderman in Luxembourg city since 2013.
Patrick Goldschmidt was voted into parliament in 2023. The economist has been an alderman in Luxembourg city since 2013.
Gusty Graas was first voted into parliament in 1999. The former secretary of the DP parliamentary group has been a member of parliament since 2013. Gusty Graas in an alderman in Bettembourg.
Marc Hansen was sworn in at the Chamber of Deputies on 20 January 2026. The MP for the northern constituency previously held several ministerial posts, serving as Minister for Housing and Regional Planning and Deputy Minister for Research and Higher Education between 2014 and 2018. During the legislature from 2018 and 2023, he was Minister for the Civil Service, Minister for the Relations with the Parliament and Associate Minister for Digitalisation and Administrative Reform.
Marc Hansen was sworn in at the Chamber of Deputies on 20 January 2026. The MP for the northern constituency previously held several ministerial posts, serving as Minister for Housing and Regional Planning and Deputy Minister for Research and Higher Education between 2014 and 2018. During the legislature from 2018 and 2023, he was Minister for the Civil Service, Minister for the Relations with the Parliament and Associate Minister for Digitalisation and Administrative Reform.
Carole Hartmann is a member of parliament since 2018. Until 2023, the lawyer was an alderman in Echternach, and then took on the role of the mayor.
The top athlete Mandy Minella joined parliament in 2023.
Lydie Polfer was first elected member of parliament in 1979. From 1999 to 2004 she was Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for the Public Service. The lawyer, former MEP (Member of European Parliament) and former President of the party is a member of parliament and mayor of Luxembourg city.
Dr. Gérard Schockmel was voted into parliament in 2023. Prior to becoming an MP, the specialist for infectious diseases worked at the Robert-Schuman hospital (HRS).
Dr. Gérard Schockmel was voted into parliament in 2023. Prior to becoming an MP, the specialist for infectious diseases worked at the Robert-Schuman hospital (HRS).
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The government’s coalition agreement provides for the introduction of regular health checks from the age of 30. DP MPs André Bauler and Carole Hartmann asked the Minister of Health how far the implementation of this initiative has progressed, whether special training courses will be offered for doctors and whether the DSP will be used in this context.
At the School Commission meeting on 17 June 2025, it was announced that the MILA literacy programme in German will be phased out and replaced by a new curriculum. Currently, only about 20 % of pupils still use it, as many teachers consider it outdated. Our PMs Gilles Baum and Barbara Agostino ask the Minister of Education about the upcoming changes, the timeline for implementation and the training planned for teachers.
Biopsy analysis plays a crucial role in diagnosing serious diseases such as cancer. Despite certain improvements, waiting times at the LNS remain long, particularly in oncology, gynecology and dermatology – a heavy burden for patients. Our PMs Mandy Minella and Dr. Gérard Schockmel ask the Minister of Health what measures are planned regarding automation, digitalisation and possible cooperation with private laboratories.
The government’s coalition agreement provides for the introduction of regular health checks from the age of 30. DP MPs André Bauler and Carole Hartmann asked the Minister of Health how far the implementation of this initiative has progressed, whether special training courses will be offered for doctors and whether the DSP will be used in this context.
At the School Commission meeting on 17 June 2025, it was announced that the MILA literacy programme in German will be phased out and replaced by a new curriculum. Currently, only about 20 % of pupils still use it, as many teachers consider it outdated. Our PMs Gilles Baum and Barbara Agostino ask the Minister of Education about the upcoming changes, the timeline for implementation and the training planned for teachers.
The government’s coalition agreement provides for the introduction of regular health checks from the age of 30. DP MPs André Bauler and Carole Hartmann asked the Minister of Health how far the implementation of this initiative has progressed, whether special training courses will be offered for doctors and whether the DSP will be used in this context.
