Carole Muller, the Managing Director of Fischer, was unanimously re-elected as the President of the Luxembourg Commerce Confederation (CLC) during the General Meeting.

In addition to the re-election, the Board of Directors has undergone renewal. However, the changes do not stop there, as the CLC has also changed its name and visual identity. Formerly known as the Confédération Luxembourgeoise du Commerce, it is now called the Luxembourg Confederation.

The decision to change the name and visual identity was motivated by the belief that the previous name placed too much emphasis on commercial trade, while the Luxembourg Confederation also represents the services and transport sectors.

The new name reflects the confederation's "commitment to inclusivity and forward-thinking."

President Carole Muller expressed the significance of the term "confederation" by stating, "we are a confederation representing 23 federations. The name Luxembourg was important to us, and we decided to incorporate it in English as well to demonstrate our forward-looking approach. Hence, we became the Luxembourg Confederation of Services, Commerce and Transport."

Currently, the Luxembourg Confederation has approximately 1,800 members. As the legislative elections approach, the confederation has put forth a range of demands.

Key concerns include the impact of wage indexation on businesses, the need for predictability and potential modulation of the system, improvements in mobility within the country, and the creation of more affordable housing to reduce long commutes for employees.

Given the shortage of skilled labour across all sectors, the confederation advocates for targeted campaigns aimed at attracting foreign talent.

Changes in the commercial sector are also sought. Tom Baumert, the Director of the Luxembourg Confederation, highlighted the desire for improvements in Sunday working conditions for businesses and consumers, stressing that employment law could be further enhanced in this regard.

In general, there is a call for revisions to the Labour Code, in order to enable businesses to adapt working hours according to their needs and those of consumers.

The demands have already been communicated to political parties, fostering a "constructive exchange of ideas and viewpoints."