LSAP co-president Francine Closener, along with her fellow party members, shared their reaction to the election results and subsequent exclusion from government.
Closener told RTL reporters it was naturally disappointing that while the LSAP had gained votes, increasing their seat tally by one, it has missed out on joining the new government. Now, the party's task is to ensure social justice.
The CSV's selection of the DP as their chosen coalition partner was unsurprising, Closener said. In contrast to the run-up to the elections, Luxembourg's two most popular parties have been fairly quiet since Sunday.
Closener said: "It was clear it would have been difficult [to join a coalition], as our parties' positions differ in many respects, such as tax, or financial and housing policies. Many compromises would have been needed, but we are not ready to sell our souls to make those compromises."
It still remains to be seen whether a left-wing opposition bloc will form in the Chamber; however, the LSAP is certain it will join with other parties on the issue of social justice.
However, three of the party's heavyweights, Yves Cruchten, Dan Kersch and Lydia Mutsch, were not elected to the Chamber. How will the LSAP fare without these experienced members?
"Over the last year and a half we have invested in building up new faces and giving new candidates the chance to appear on local or general election lists. I think this paid off in terms of results, particularly among younger candidates who delivered good results in these elections. This gives us hope for the future."
To date, none of the LSAP's 11 elected MPs have expressed plans to turn down their parliamentary mandates. Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot told RTL he intended to take a position in the Chamber. However, the future for the current foreign minister, Jean Asselborn, is somewhat less certain. In conversation with RTL, the veteran minister declined to rule out a potential move to the European stage: "I am still in government for now, but once the new government is confirmed, I won't be part of it. At that point, I'll make a decision on whether I join the Chamber or not. Then there are European elections to consider. We'll see - I'll take things as they come, one by one."
The newly elected government is set to be sworn in on 24 October. The current government members will remain in office until their replacements have been confirmed.
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