In a gathering held at Merl Park on Thursday morning, the party not only reflected on the past decade of government work but also laid out its vision for after the October vote.
The Green Party’s extensive 140-page election programme places a strong focus on climate protection and energy transition, among other critical issues. Lead candidate Sam Tanson provided insights, stating: “We need a Green Deal for Luxembourg, one that involves substantial investments in our companies and their transition. While progress has been made, there’s a clear need to further accelerate these efforts. We can witness the positive impact and the growing demand for additional training.”
Housing remains a significant challenge, even though Minister Henri Kox “has already achieved a lot.” Tanson emphasised the need to construct a minimum of 800 new affordable homes in the medium term. She stressed that this endeavour should not be left solely to the market, although she also added that the party would welcome cooperation with private actors.
Another concrete goal outlined by the Green Party is the use of 100% organic products in canteens. Tanson remarked, “we aim to make organic products affordable for everyone and reduce the VAT on organic fruits and vegetables to 0.”
The party also proposes the introduction of family working hours, providing support for those who choose to work reduced hours, such as 70% or 80%. On the topic of tax reform, lead candidate Sam Tanson articulated the party’s specific ideas, including relief for households with modest and medium incomes.
A fair tax system is at the heart of the Green Party’s objectives, and Tanson emphasised that a wealth tax would not be off the table should the party participate in the next government. The party also seeks to promote a uniform tax bracket.
This weekend marks the official start of the election campaign. The Green Party has put a lot of emphasis on equal representation, featuring 30 women and 30 men as candidates. The average age of these candidates stands at 45.
Full report by RTL Télé (in Luxembourgish)
