The document begins by drawing attention to Luxembourg’s commitment on a UN level to “eliminate discrimination between women and men” and that equality is unquestionably recognised on a European level.
The CNFL expresses praise over the fact that several consecutive governments since 1995 have dedicated specific ministries to the promotion of women and later to equality, but also criticises that the respective constitutional article has become a “hardly used tool”.
In light of the legislative elections later this year, the Council demands that political parties make the issue of gender equality a priority by implementing a “targeted and transversal approach”. This includes allocating more money to the ministry and creating a parliamentary committee in charge of gender equality policies.
The CFNL further wants politicians to support gender research and studies, introduce mandatory training for policy makers and administrative agents, as well as use more inclusive language.
The Council has several proposals on how to implement these changes on a legislative level, which range from issues of education to employment and housing.
