On Sunday evening, Charles Goerens of the Democratic Party (DP), Christophe Hansen and Isabel Wiseler-Lima of the Christian Social People’s Party (CSV), Marc Angel of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers’ Party (LSAP), Tilly Metz of the Green Party (déi gréng), and Fernand Kartheiser of the Alternative Democratic Reform Party (adr) were elected to represent Luxembourg in the European Parliament. For the adr, this marks their first seat in the European Parliament.
The six elected members expressed varying degrees of satisfaction with their party’s election results and confirmed their commitment to serving their terms in the European Parliament.
Fernand Kartheiser emphasised the significance of the adr securing its first seat, stating that it ensures representation for “the five largest parties in Luxembourg” and better reflects “the diversity of political opinion in Luxembourg” in Brussels and Strasbourg. He rejected what he referred to as excessive “partisan thinking” or “labelling,” whether right-wing or left-wing, populist or extremist.
A key point of discussion was the stance of right-wing parties on European issues. Goerens (DP) highlighted this as a factor of insecurity and, along with Wiseler-Lima (CSV), sought clarity on these parties’ positions on Europe, Ukraine, and the rule of law. Metz (déi gréng) raised similar concerns regarding ecological policies.
Marc Angel (LSAP) argued for addressing the rightward shift by focusing on social issues, advocating for a stronger “social dimension” in Europe. He believes this approach will help engage citizens and shape Europe as more than just a market for corporate profits.
Metz stressed the importance of politicians supporting a Europe that guarantees social cohesion, protects people and future generations, and avoids fuelling exclusion.
Prime Minister Luc Frieden and the CSV-DP coalition have promised the post to Christophe Hansen (CSV). Hansen believes he has fulfilled his responsibilities and has even strengthened his position with his election results.
Nicolas Schmit, the outgoing European Commissioner, was the lead candidate for the European Social Democrats in these elections. Angel noted that the Social Democrats remain the second largest group in the European Parliament with 139 seats. “We have held our ground, and the Social Democrats are essential for forming a coalition in Europe,” Angel stated. In Luxembourg, the LSAP closely followed the CSV. Therefore, Schmit’s chances of securing a position in the European Commission remain viable, according to the LSAP MEP.
