Green Party MP Sam Tanson voiced strong concerns over the ADR's escalating efforts to suppress opposing voices, arguing that the party has increasingly adopted far-right rhetoric and tactics.
During a press conference marking the start of the new parliamentary year, Green Party MP Sam Tanson noted that, nearly a year into the new government's term, significant changes have occurred, including the implementation of a begging ban, housing policies favouring developers and multi-property owners, and tax cuts for businesses. Although these changes were announced during the government's initial investment, the Green Party feels that the government is reluctant to acknowledge them.
The Green Party also expressed concerns regarding Luxembourg's foreign policy, specifically questioning Prime Minister Luc Frieden's participation in a recent event hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest. Regarding the anticipated pension debate, the party is calling for the establishment of a citizens' council and is in the process of developing its position on the matter.
Additionally, the Green Party criticised the Alternative Democratic Reform Party (ADR) for attempting to silence dissenting voices under the guise of freedom of speech. They argued that the ADR is increasingly aligning itself with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in terms of methods, arguments, and vocabulary, suggesting that there is no longer any corrective within the party. Tanson emphasised the importance of supporting those who oppose such trends, particularly expressing hope that the Minister of Education will back Tom Delles, the director of the agricultural school, who recently faced criticism from ADR representatives.
For context, Delles recently refused to shake hands with ADR MP Jeff Engelen during a commemoration ceremony for members of the agricultural school who were killed during the Nazi occupation in World War II. Delles also told Engelen that he should be ashamed to attend such an event.
