One petition advocates for granting workers two days of “special leave” in the event of losing a pet. The petitioner emphasises the profound impact of such losses, considering pets as integral family members.
Another petition takes a stance against remote work, arguing that it fails to alleviate traffic congestion while preventing businesses, particularly in the restaurant sector, from operating during lunch hours. It is worth noting that this position actually goes against the expectations of most employers in Luxembourg.
One petitioner is seeking a substantial “15% increase in the minimum social wage.” This is essential if people are to “live decently and be able to pay their bills at the end of the month.” This aligns with the Chamber of Employees’ recent observation that the current minimum wagefalls short of ensuring a “decent standard of living.”
Expanding on income-related concerns, one petition proposes the ability to deduct all mortgage interest when purchasing a primary residence, aiming to provide relief for homeowners. The government has already pledged to raise the existing ceiling to ease the financial burden on property owners.Turning to health initiatives, there’s a petition aiming to significantly restrict young people’s access to tobacco. Proposing a ban on sales to individuals born on or after 1 January 2009, the petition envisions fostering a “tobacco-free generation.”
In a different vein, a petitioner advocates for the installation of public toilets near all playgrounds in the country, while another insists on the need for changing tables in every restaurant for parents.
Each petition has a six-week window to gather the 4,500 signatures required to initiate a public debate with MPs.
Petition n°2934: Special 2-day leave for the death of a pet (dog, cat, etc.)
Petition n°2932: Put an end to remote working
Petition n°2929: Ban on the sale of tobacco to all persons born on or after 1 January 2009
Petition n°2927: 15% increase in the social minimum wage
Petition n°2926: Change of calendar/method to determine the school entry age in pre-school and primary school: Taking into account the year of birth instead of the month of birth.
Petition n°2925: Reimbursement of hospital breast pumps
Petition n°2920: Fairer menstrual periods: better consideration of the menstrual issue
Petition n°2915: For public toilets in all playgrounds
Petition n°2906: Referendum for a single constituency in legislative elections
Petition n°2898: For changing tables for children in all restaurant toilets
Petition n°2879: Full tax deduction of mortgage interest linked to the purchase of a home for personal use
Petition n°2869: For stricter control of alcohol
Petition n°2867: A fair mobility grant for all resident and cross-border students within the State’s financial aid framework for higher education
