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MP’s in the chamber of deputies met today to discuss Luxembourg's education system

Luxembourg's education system is struggling with red tape, stress, and staff shortages, MPs agreed during a Wednesday morning debate in the Chamber of Deputies.

During a Wednesday morning debate in the Chamber of Deputies, MPs from across party lines agreed that Luxembourg's education system faces multiple challenges, including excessive red tape, a highly stressful environment, and staff shortages. While Education Minister Claude Meisch acknowledged these issues, he stressed that there are no panaceas.

The debate, requested by the Left Party (Déi Lénk), focused on how working conditions in primary schools could be improved to better combat inequalities in the education system. Across party lines, MPs concurred that there is still considerable room for improvement. Left Party MP David Wagner criticised common stereotypes about teachers in Luxembourg – namely that they earn high salaries, enjoy generous leave days, and teach largely the same material each year – arguing that these perceptions do not reflect the reality. Wagner stated that teachers bear significant responsibility and face increasing stress, partly due to the inclusion of children with specific needs.

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• Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar met EU chiefs Wednesday on his first visit to Brussels since his election win
• Luxembourg air freight giant Cargolux has reported another record profit for 2025, posting revenue of $465 million for the year

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