In its latest newsletter, the General Federation of Municipal Workers decided to weigh in on Luxembourg's pension debate, lamenting a "lack of support" from other organisations and warning against an excessive focus on the public sector.

The General Federation of Municipal Workers (FGFC) addressed the pension debate in its latest newsletter, sent out on Wednesday. The FGFC warned against "speculation", but also deteriorating conditions similar to the 2012 reform.

The union pointed out that the state and municipalities combined count around 45,000 workers "and only 20,000 pensioners." In light of the 500,000 jobs and 220,000 pensioners in the private sector, the FGFC believes that the public sector "does not present a risk factor."

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Additionally, the FGFC criticised a perceived "lack of solidarity" from other organisations, without calling out specific groups. However, the union did accuse representatives of youth organisations of "double standards" on the grounds that they are calling for a devaluation of public services while at the same time refusing any discussion on the years spent pursuing higher education.