A new law updating video surveillance in police work has cleared Parliament, sparking debate between lawmakers prioritising crime prevention and those warning about potential risks to individual freedoms.

A reform of video surveillance used in police work has been approved, aiming to modernise procedures while maintaining oversight, commitee recorder Stéphanie Weydert explained. She stressed that the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals must always be respected.

However, Green Party (déi Gréng) deputy Meris Sehovic voiced concerns:

"We support administrative simplification, but simplification must not weaken fundamental rights or protective mechanisms. Achieving this balance is delicate in a democracy, and the responsible minister, Léon Gloden, has not made enough effort to ensure it", Sehovic said.

By contrast, the Alternative Democratic Reform Party (ADR) welcomed the bill, emphasising the need for stronger measures against crime. Deputy Tom Weidig noted that video surveillance should be used strategically, only where it is effective, and should not simply displace crime to other areas. He stressed that attention must also be paid to addressing the root causes of crime.

The bill was passed in Parliament with 53 votes in favour, five against, and two abstentions.