The decision to select Gerson Rodrigues for the national football team, despite a suspended sentence for assault and insults, has sparked controversy. Our MPs Mandy Minella and Corinne Cahen question the Minister of Sports on the responsibilities of national athletes, public funding of the federation, and the potential need for ethical guidelines in team selection.

In the summer of 2023, the SportFabrik in Differdange, home to the LIHPS, was damaged by flooding. Our MP Mandy Minella raises questions about the current operational status of the facility, the extent of the damages, and the steps taken to prevent future flooding risks.

Ensuring a safe and respectful environment in sports, particularly for children and vulnerable individuals, is the aim of a national safeguarding plan under development. Our MP Mandy Minella questions the Minister on the status of this plan, the role of ALAD as an independent reporting body, the collection of data, and recent efforts in awareness-raising and coach training.

The LNS, which has a monopoly in this area, has taken a number of measures to counteract the long waiting times for the evaluation of biopsies. DP MPs Mandy Minella and Dr Gérard Schockmel have asked the Minister of Health what impact these measures have had on waiting times and whether greater cooperation with private laboratories should be considered in order to further reduce waiting times.

At the COSL Congress, the Minister of Sports mentioned both the relocation of the Maison des Sports to Cloche d’Or and the growing need to expand the Coque due to rising demand from sports federations. Our MPs Carole Hartmann and Mandy Minella are seeking details on the project, its timeline, and whether it will include both sports and cultural facilities.

The municipalities are responsible for storing and distributing iodine tablets to their citizens. DP MP Mandy Minella asked the responsible ministers about the current stock of iodine tablets, whether every citizen is offered iodine tablets and whether a new awareness campaign should be launched.

During the "Train of Democracy" event, students raised the issue of playground equipment for children with limited mobility in schoolyards. Our MP Mandy Minella asks the responsible ministers about current figures, supports the idea of making all schoolyards inclusive, and inquires about any existing initiatives promoting accessible play areas.

The national cancer registry makes it easier to follow the development of cancers and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments. DP MPs Mandy Minella and Dr Gérard Schockmel have asked the Minister of Health whether additional registries should be established for major diseases, particularly cardio-neuro-vascular diseases, which are among the leading causes of death in this country. CGDIS access to...

Pregnant employees can apply for dispensation from work before their maternity leave, for example if they are unable to work for health reasons. The self-employed do not have this option, which can have a negative impact on the recalculation of their maternity benefits. DP MPs Carole Hartmann and Mandy Minella have asked the relevant ministers whether paid dispensation from work or an equivalent mechanism...

Loneliness is becoming a growing social problem. According to a study, millions of people are affected in Germany alone. DP MPs André Bauler and Mandy Minella asked the Minister for Family Affairs how he sees the problem of loneliness in Luxembourg and what measures the Ministry is taking to combat it.

Children's health problems are increasing and access to paediatricians is becoming more and more difficult. DP MPs Mandy Minella and Carole Hartmann asked the Minister of Health what measures are planned to improve the situation, whether a national strategy for child health is planned and whether a national coordinator for child health should be appointed.

“Safeguarding” in sport means protecting children and young people from physical, mental or sexual abuse or ‘grooming’. According to the coalition program, ALAD (Agence Luxembourgeoise Antidopage) should in future take on this theme and act as a national agency for integrity in sport. DP MP Mandy Minella asked the Minister for Sport when the Minister intended to introduce “safeguarding” in sport, whether...

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.