Wilmes lamented that the frequent discussions CSV president Frank Engel triggers tend to draw attention away from CSV's policies and agenda. However, similar to party leader Martine Hansen, Wilmes was unwilling to answer whether or not he believes that Engel should remain in his current role. Wilmes noted that so far, nobody in the party had stepped up to announce their interest in taking over the position of CSV president. He also conveyed that he himself will most likely not run for the position, although one should "never say never". A final decision will be taken during the party's national congress on 24 April.
In 2023, Wilmes intends to lead his party as front-runner during the municipal elections. He explained that it will be important to present a united front, in which all elected CSV officials have their say and get an opportunity to make their mark. The councilman especially praised CSV leader Martine Hansen for being able to implement these collective values.
Wilmes also talked about the continuous debates between the Luxembourg City council and the government, most notably in relation to the hiring of a private security firm in the Gare district. He believes that police support should be reinforced to combat the feeling of danger in the neighbourhood, especially as residents have been complaining about the issue for years. Wilmes emphasised that the polemic around the topic had been triggered by Minister for Internal Security Henri Kox, not the Luxembourg City council. Rather than focusing on policy disputes, Wilmes underlined the necessity for constructive dialogue between all involved parties, allowing them to find a long-term solution.
RTL Today article: Statements by CSV president Frank Engel not in line with his own party
