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Reform Agenda 2028 – Why the LSAP now needs the courage to look to the future

The greatest threat to the LSAP today is not the government. The greatest threat would be to spend the next two years solely on being in opposition. Opposition is part of democracy. It monitors, criticises and highlights alternatives. But it is not an end in itself. A party that wants to shape the future again must not limit itself to pointing out the mistakes of others. It must develop its own solutions. That is why the LSAP should now set itself the task of drawing up a Ref

Programme de réforme 2028 – Pourquoi le LSAP doit aujourd’hui avoir le courage d’envisager l’avenir

Aujourd’hui, le plus grand danger pour le LSAP n’est pas le gouvernement. Le plus grand danger serait de passer les deux prochaines années exclusivement à faire de l’opposition. L’opposition fait partie intégrante de la démocratie. Elle contrôle, critique et propose des alternatives. Mais elle n’est pas une fin en soi. Un parti qui souhaite à nouveau jouer un rôle actif ne doit pas se contenter de pointer les erreurs des autres. Il doit élaborer ses propres réponses. C’est po

Reformagenda 2028 – Warum die LSAP jetzt den Mut zur Zukunft braucht

Die größte Gefahr für die LSAP ist heute nicht die Regierung. Die größte Gefahr wäre, die kommenden zwei Jahre ausschließlich damit zu verbringen, Opposition zu machen. Opposition gehört zur Demokratie. Sie kontrolliert, kritisiert und zeigt Alternativen auf. Doch sie ist kein Selbstzweck. Eine Partei, die wieder gestalten will, darf sich nicht darauf beschränken, die Fehler anderer zu benennen. Sie muss selbst Antworten entwickeln. Deshalb sollte die LSAP jetzt den Anspruch

Engagement

Luxembourg’s strength lies in its diversity, its cohesion and its openness

As a Luxembourger born and brought up in Luxembourg City in the 1960s, I have had the privilege not only of getting to know various regions of our country, but also of living there for many decades. After completing my schooling in the capital, I worked in the financial sector for around 40 years and was able to witness our country’s development at first hand.

I also developed a keen interest in public life and political engagement at an early age. As a young man interested in politics, I became involved with the PSI under the leadership of JEAN GREMLING as early as the late 1970s. In the early 1990s, I continued on this path with the LSAP, whose core values – social justice, solidarity, equal opportunities and social cohesion – I continue to uphold to this day out of conviction. This commitment has significantly shaped my perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing our country.

Together with my wife, who also grew up in the capital and whom I have known since the 1980s, our life’s journey first took us to Dudelange, where we spent many years. The south of the country is characterised by its unique history, its cultural diversity and its strong sense of community. From 2007 to 2021, we then lived in the Roeserbann, a region that remarkably combines proximity to the capital with a high quality of life and a strong connection to nature.

At my wife’s request – we married in 2008 – we decided in 2021 to embark on a new chapter of our lives on the Moselle and moved to Bech-Kleinmacher. We have never regretted this decision. The Moselle region combines scenic beauty, tradition, a zest for life and an openness that is appreciated by residents and visitors alike. Particularly impressive in the south-east of our country is the spirit of community in the Luxembourg–Germany–France border triangle. Cross-border contacts, long-standing friendships and a natural way of living together across national borders characterise the everyday lives of many people. Here, Europe is not just a political concept, but a way of life.

Every region of Luxembourg has its own strengths and distinctive character. The capital stands for internationalism and dynamism; the south for solidarity and cultural richness; the centre of the country for balance and quality of life; and the Moselle for its unique natural and cultural landscape. It is precisely this diversity that constitutes the special value of our country.

My wife and I have been passionate travellers for many years and have got to know numerous people and cultures both at home and abroad. These experiences have strengthened our conviction that openness, respect and cohesion are the foundations of a successful community. Luxembourg embodies these values in a remarkable way – and we have every right to be proud of that.

At a time when social debates are often characterised by polarisation, it seems to me more important than ever to prioritise what unites us over what divides us. The cohesion between the generations, the regions and the various sections of our population remains one of Luxembourg’s great strengths. Preserving and further developing this should be our shared priority.

Fernand Weimerskirch, Bech-Kleinmacher