Set to replace Fernand Kartheiser in Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies in July as Kartheiser moves to the EU Parliament, ADR Vice President Dan Hardy aims to engage in moderate but determined dialogue.
Speaking to RTL on Tuesday morning, Hardy, representing the right-wing conservative ADR party, argued that while the party is conservative, it does not engage in xenophobic rhetoric like other parties in Europe.
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He expressed admiration for Gast Gibéryen, a politician known for effectively voicing public concerns, and aspires to emulate Gibéryen's style.
Hardy defended populism, arguing that it is often unfairly criticised by other parties and the press. He believes populism is beneficial as it addresses people's concerns, which he holds dear.
His key focus areas include poverty and the risk of poverty, though his specific responsibilities within the ADR chamber faction are yet to be determined.
During the interview, Hardy also addressed criticism from the election campaign about his use of a "Reichsbürger symbol" as his WhatsApp profile picture. He claimed he was unaware of its associations with right-wing extremists and conspiracy theorists, stating that he had found the symbol popular during the Covid period and did not realise its implications.
