Within the span of six months, the 100 members of the council are expected to file a list of concrete proposals to help Luxembourg reach its climate goals. Made up of 60 permanent and 40 replacement members, the council will receive further support from scientists who advise the members along the way.
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development Carole Dieschbourg, and Minister for Energy Claude Turmes were all present at the press conference. The government officials stressed that the creation of the council reflects a modern way of governing rather than a failure to solve the issues themselves.
The government intends to stay completely out of the council. The members will be chosen by TNS Ilres and the group designed to reflect the diversity of the Luxembourgish population. Members must be 16 or older, while the sessions of the council will be organised by the University of Luxembourg.
PM Bettel explained that the council’s propositions will later be discussed in the Chamber, but acknowledged that unrealistic demands are unlikely to be met. After the “Grand Débat” (great debate) in France, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe concluded from their citizens’ council that the French people urgently want tax reliefs.
People interested in joining the citizens’ council may apply via the website of TNS Ilres.
