This announcement has sparked tensions within the LSAP, leading to demands for Schweich to relinquish her mandate in the Mondercange municipal council and return it to the LSAP.
Schweich, a former LSAP mayor and top candidate in the recent municipal elections, revealed that her decision was influenced by a divergence between her personal convictions and the LSAP party line.
She described the LSAP as “too left-wing” for her political preferences, a statement that may raise eyebrows given the LSAP’s history of criticism for allegedly neglecting the interests of the working class.
Schweich has expressed concerns over discussions around topics such as working hours and the 36-hour week, which she believes are disconnected from “realistic policies.” She supports the wage indexation system but criticises the current system for exacerbating the wealth gap. Schweich’s focus is on advocating for “socially just” policies, a vision she believes aligns with the DP’s agenda.
Schweich’s decision to switch parties has been met with disappointment from the LSAP Mondercange, who believe that she should take responsibility for the LSAP’s poor performance in the municipal elections.
This is not the first time such an incident has occurred. In the recent elections, the LSAP Mondercange lost 11%, with Schweich herself losing over 400 votes while the LSAP candidate with the second-most votes gained over 180.
The LSAP Mondercange suggests that Schweich’s party switch stems from her failure to secure a spot on the LSAP South list for the legislative elections, which will be finalised on Tuesday evening. However, Schweich denies this, stating that her decision “has nothing to do with it.”
Schweich’s move raises questions about the future of the LSAP and the impact of her departure on the party’s performance in future elections. It also highlights the ongoing debates within the party about its ideological direction and its ability to represent the interests of the working class.
