The party has high aspirations for the 2023 election year. It wants to reinforce its position in the Chamber of Deputies and gain a seat in the European Parliament. ADR officials believe that they represent a true alternative in Luxembourg’s political landscape, a party that does not blindly follow the government’s decisions like other opposition parties do, such as the Christian Social People’s Party (CSV).
The ADR supports the government in its decision to refrain from implementing a tax reform, with officials noting that there is not enough money to finance such a process.
ADR members also spoke in favour of upholding fuel tourism in Luxembourg. “The climate does not benefit if people now fill up their cars in Arlon instead of Steinfort”, stated MP Kartheiser.
Although the party is not in favour of a general tax reform, officials still believe that individual improvements can be made: single parents and widowed people should remain in the same category, the tax rate should be adjusted to inflation, and the minimum wage should be tax-free.
The greatest failure of the government, according to ADR officials, is to not organise a referendum over the constitutional reform, as was promised.
In the upcoming elections, the ADR wants to tackle the social problems in Luxembourg, with energy being one of the focal points. “People should be able to heat their homes without ruining themselves”, said MP Kartheiser.
People have already curbed down their spending habits, which necessarily affects the economy and the country’s growth. Members of the ADR fear that this creates disappointment and alienation, and eventually increases the rate of people leaving the Grand Duchy.
MP Kartheiser concluded the briefing by underlining the importance of a public debate with opposing opinions, as this helps people generate their own views on pertinent issues.
