Female candidates make up a third of the full list, while candidates also include six non-Luxembourgish people and four with dual citizenship. The average age among candidates is 47, with a slogan of “together for a city for everyone”.
However, Pascal Clement says the party wants to distinguish itself from others on that point:
“We will propose a citizens’ council, assembled at random, to ensure as much diversity as possible. We will also ensure that people who have not had a voice so far, due to exclusion from commissions, will now have a vote.”
Other key topics for the Pirates are affordable housing, with an emphasis on social housing, and more efficient transport in the city.
On the topic of security, the party proposes a general ban on smoking, and emphasises the distinction between organised, or criminal begging, and people in genuine need.
Marie-Marthe Muller says: “We are very clear on the matter: begging cannot simply be banned. There need to be more social structures to support people needing a roof over their heads, where they can stay 24/7 and be accompanied step by step by professionals.”
The party supports an increased police presence in the capital, although they believe communal policing is not the right solution. Municipal agents should be deployed in a more targeted manner.
The Pirates clearly laid out their ambitions to attain at least two or three seats on the municipal council.
