The main issues of the day were the postponing of the planned indexation and the proposed ‘solidarity package’. Members of the Left were particularly critical of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers’ Party (LSAP) for the “disgusting” way with which they try to sell the results of the tripartite to voters.
Party spokeswoman Carole Thoma underlined that it will be down to people to pay their compensation themselves. MP Myriam Cechetti agreed that this matter is “scandalous”.
The measures proposed by the government, including the petrol price subsidy, are not substantial enough, members of the Left further noted. Similarly, the tax credit is not considered adequate, which is why the party argues in favour of adapting the minimum wage, reforming taxes, and limiting rents.
MP Cecchetti also addressed Carole Dieschbourg’s recent resignation as Minister of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development. She stressed that the Left is neither judge nor lawyer, implying that the party will await the results of the enquiry before passing judgement. Furthermore, she emphasised that the Greens politician is considered innocent until proven guilty.
