The municipalities of Ettelbruck and Hesperange have formally requested authorisation from Luxembourg police to install CCTV camera systems on their territories.
The information was confirmed by Minister for Home Affairs Léon Gloden in response to a parliamentary question from the Christian Social People’s Party (CSV).
The “VISUPOL” surveillance system, currently operational in Luxembourg City, already monitors designated security zones through a network of 308 cameras. Minister Gloden noted the programme is managed by a team of approximately ten personnel in the capital region.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has been progressively expanding the surveillance network, having recently granted approval for CCTV installations in both Esch-sur-Alzette and Differdange, with the latter authorisations issued in November 2024.
Concurrently, Minister Gloden has introduced new legislation aimed at simplifying the municipal authorisation process for surveillance systems. The proposed bill seeks to balance enhanced public security measures with necessary safeguards for fundamental rights and personal freedoms.
