In a move to strengthen governmental transparency, Luxembourg's parliament has approved the livestreaming of 18 committee sessions beginning this autumn, though key policy committees will remain exempt.

The Chamber of Deputies will begin livestreaming 18 parliamentary committee sessions starting 15 September, following approval by the Conference of Presidents. This decision comes after a test phase launched in April 2024, marking a significant step toward greater transparency in legislative work.

Key committees including defence, foreign affairs, finance, economic affairs, and petitions will remain exempt from the new broadcasting rules, continuing current practice that also excludes sessions of the Chamber's Office and Conference of Presidents.

While plenary sessions are currently in summer recess, committee work continues unabated. On Wednesday, the healthcare committee reviewed proposed changes to hospital law, including measures to increase bed capacity. On Wednesday afternoon, the labour committee is set to examine the Council of State's critical opinion on Sunday work legislation.

The Council of State issued strong warnings about the Sunday work bill, calling it a potential "regression" in workers' rights. Its opinion emphasised concerns about impacts on employee well-being and family life, while stressing the need for social partner negotiations rather than legislative imposition.

The advisory body particularly criticised provisions that would expand Sunday working hours without requiring prior negotiations with trade unions or employee representatives.