In the report, the Chamber of Employees (CSL) notably highlighted the increase in both poverty and inequalities in Luxembourg. The CSL's president, Sylvain Hoffman, especially stressed that organisations that provide aid to people in difficulties have seen the number of potential beneficiaries rise regularly.
According to the report, a third of the population struggles to make ends meet. Further, Luxembourg's share of the 'working poor' is 5% higher than the Eurozone average. Hoffman argued that the government must invest more in social spending and that the current budget is not meeting the needs of the country. The CSL proposed adapting family benefits to both prices and wages.
Budget shows good current situation, but lacks future planningFinally, the Chamber of Employees noted that the foundations of the budget project do not actually correspond to the three priorities outlined by the government, namely climate change protection, investing for the future, and improving everyday life.
