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...

How much gas did the individual categories of consumers expend over the last few years in Luxembourg? How does the Minister for Energy intend to determine the distribution of gas in the event of a gas bottleneck? Our MPs Carole Hartmann and Max Hahn asked the Minister for Energy these questions.

Is the Lex Koller law compatible with the Luxembourg constitution and with the principle of free circulation of capital in the European internal market? DP MP André Bauler addressed these and other questions to the Minister of Justice Sam Tanson.

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.

The DP parliamentary group recently requested a ‘topical hour’ on NATO.

The Polish government's attacks on the rule of law and the LGBTIQ community are increasing. What is the Foreign and European Affairs Minister doing about it?

“Before the rentrée, I met with the Luxembourgish media to discuss how EU foreign policy could be better financed in the coming years.

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.

Many European institutions are established in Luxembourg and the country is proud to play an important role in European politics. Due to the price increase and the rise in property prices, life is becoming more expensive for everyone. Compared to Brussels, Luxembourg is becoming less and less attractive to European civil servants. Is the country at risk of European institutions relocating in the future?...

According to media reports, sound cannons are being used on the Greek-Turkish border to stop illegal immigration into these areas. In general, a complete range of new technologies is being employed here to protect the borders and to prevent illegal immigration. How much is invested here and who decides on the resources used? What are the health consequences for refugees who are confronted with this...

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.

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.

At the beginning of 2020 discussions regarding a relocalisation of the CHAFEA caused some commotion. On the grounds of efficiency, a number of job positions and activities are to be relocated to Brussels. MP Gusty Graas asked the minister in charge what is currently the plan for CHAFEA

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.

What is the world after Corona going to be like? What is the pandemic's impact on the EU? Some thoughts by Charel Goerens.