65% of respondents worried about world politics, housing remains concern no1

This year has brought its fair share of challenges, but housing remains the primary concern for Luxembourg's residents, according to the second part of our Politmonitor survey by Ilres for RTL and the Lëtzebuerger Wort.

Close behind housing, 65% of respondents expressed concern about the world becoming "increasingly more dangerous," a sentiment particularly pronounced among older individuals aged 55 and above.
Tied in third and fourth place, each with 50%, are concerns about the rise of right-wing extremism and the effects of climate change.

Interestingly, only 35% of respondents are worried about the state of domestic security – an observation that could prove valuable for policymakers.

Affordable housing must become top priority for policymakers

Respondents agreed on one point: politicians and policymakers need to focus on affordable housing. 66% of respondents said they were worried about it (compared to 74% in March). For 23% of respondents, this issue should become the top priority to tackle before anything else.

The pension system naturally concerns primarily those who are currently working. Very young people and those already retired worry less about it.

Three-quarters of respondents believe that a reform of the pension system is necessary, and they feel it should also include the public sector. This sentiment is even stronger among those working in the private sector. Only 15% of respondents think that the pension system does not need to be reformed. However, half of them admit they are not well-informed about how the system works.

Regarding the cost of living, over 80% of participants in the survey stated that their household's financial situation is good or very good, while 15% reported that their situation is not good.

Other concerns included the rise in traffic and inflation, with 48% of respondents expressing worry about these issues. The survival of the Luxembourg language was a concern for 39% of those polled. Insecurity also remained a recurring theme, with 35% of respondents voicing their concerns, followed closely by immigration, which worried 32%.

Hot news of the year: USA, climate, and the Caritas scandal

Just over half of respondents in the Ilres Politmonitor survey indicated plans to donate to Caritas this year, despite the controversy surrounding the organisation. However, trust in charitable organisations remains mixed, with only 49% expressing confidence in them. Since this question was newly introduced in the survey, there is no previous data for comparison.

When it comes to tackling climate change, 72% of respondents agreed that stronger political measures are urgently needed, with unanimous agreement among Green Party (déi Gréng) voters. Additionally, around 8 out of 10 respondents were willing to adapt their lifestyle to address the issue.

An international topic certainly received quite the bipartisan response: 77% disagreed with the statement that it would be a good thing for Donald Trump to return as President of the United States. Of these, 61% were "strongly opposed."

Notably, no Green Party voters supported Trump's return, and 78% of Christian Social People's Party (CSV) voters also expressed opposition. Alternative Democratic Reform Party (ADR) voters stood out, with 61% in favor of Trump; however, it’s worth noting that the number of ADR supporters in the survey was limited and primarily male.

In light of NATO's current challenges and the growing number of threats, a majority of respondents (62%) believe that Europe cannot afford to do without US military support. This view was shared across the political spectrum, with little variation in opinion based on political orientation.

More details on Alia.lu

For the Politmonitor survey commissioned by RTL and Lëtzebuerger Wort, a representative sample of 1,063 individuals was surveyed by Ilres. The interviews took place between 18 and 26 November and were conducted via phone and online through MyPanel by Ilres.

Further details on the survey's methodology and the full questionnaire can be found on Alia.lu