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The Minister stated in her reply that since March 2019, 12,200 applications for the premium “Clever fueren” had been approved, the majority of which were for a bicycle (5600) or a pedelec (4900). Due to the huge demand for a soft mobility premium, the normal payment period for the premiums increased from four weeks to six months, a situation which, however, should be improved as soon as possible by internal reassignments and new appointments.

How can patient service be improved in the future regarding mammography tests?

The European Commission has issued a recommendation to do the mammography for women between the ages of 45 and 74. Currently, in Luxembourg, the obligatory screening is only done for women over the age of 50. It often takes too long to get an appointment for an ad-hoc check-up. Our MP Carole Hartmann asked the Ministry of Health whether this will change in the future.

Will Putin use the referendums to resort to stronger weapons?

In his televised speech, the Russian President named Russia’s territorial integrity as the top priority. What if the referendums in the Donestk region are in favor of the Russian Federation? Will Putin see this as an impetus to use sharper weapons? Our MP Gusty Graas raised the question with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

When will there be a uniform digital solution in Luxembourg’s health care system?

With the GesondheetsApp, the Digital Health Network in cooperation with the AMMD has developed an application that would allow the patients to carry out all their medical operations digitally. Despite a political agreement, the app is currently being used conditionally and in a limited way? Why is the app not being used to its full extent, and when will there be uniform solutions in this regard? Our MPs Carole Hartmann, Gilles Baum and Gusty Graas inquired with the responsible ministries.