Petitions to the Chamber of Deputies

PURPOSE : We believe that culture should be for everyone-not just those who can afford to pay for access, and not just those who can walk through a door. We are calling on the luxembourgish Parliament to recognise this barrier and work with communities to find a fair, inclusive solution-whether through subsidised access to accessible venues, public cultural spaces, or infrastructure support for small event organisers. What We're Asking For We're calling on the luxembourgish Parliament to work with communities and make culture accessible for everyone. Here are some practical steps that would make a real difference: 1. Accessible public spaces for culture Community centres, school auditoriums, libraries, or other publicly-owned venues could be opened up as fully accessible cultural hubs. ➡️ This would mean a young comedian, poet, or musician could put on a show without worrying about stairs-or about whether their audience can get in the door. 2. Support for private venues Offer financial help-through tax breaks, grants, or subsidies-to bars, cafés, and restaurants that invest in accessibility and agree to host community events without charging extra. ➡️ This would mean small cultural events could happen in popular, central spaces, instead of being shut out by high costs. 3. Micro-grants for event organisers Provide small grants for organisers who want to rent accessible venues but can't afford commercial rates. ➡️ This would mean grassroots collectives wouldn't have to choose between accessibility and survival. 4. One platform for all venues citing accessibility infrastructure Create a central online platform where organisers can find up-to-date information on all venues and locations that includes their accessibility infrastructure, i.e. step-free access, toilets, hearing loops, quiet spaces, etc. The features/infrastucture would be self-reported by venues thus avoiding the need for costly external accessibility audits. It could be validated by the community to ensure accuracy. ➡️ This would mean less wasted time searching, less frustration-and more energy put into creating events people love. 5. Listening to disabled voices Set up a working group of disabled artists, performers, and event organisers to help shape long-term accessibility strategy. ➡️ This would mean policies are built on lived experience-not assumptions-and that solutions actually work in practice. Each of these steps is achievable. Together, they would open the doors-literally-to a cultural life where no one is excluded because of disability or money.

PURPOSE : Préambule Nous condamnons fermement toute guerre d’agression, y compris celle menée par la Russie contre l’Ukraine. Mais condamner ne suffit pas : il faut comprendre les causes du conflit et rouvrir la voie du dialogue diplomatique, car seule la parole peut arrêter la guerre. Non pas pour justifier la guerre, mais pour y mettre fin, le Luxembourg et l’Europe doivent avoir le courage de renouer le dialogue avec la Russie. En tant que pays au cœur de l’Europe et siège d’institutions européennes, le Luxembourg dispose d’une crédibilité particulière pour agir comme médiateur et contribuer à la désescalade. La paix en Europe commence par la parole. Comprendre les causes du conflit – écouter, négocier, bâtir des ponts – est la seule voie pour que la diplomatie l’emporte sur la logique de confrontation. Une solution pacifique est la condition d’une sécurité sociale durable, d’une transition énergétique réussie et d’une stabilité économique à long terme.

PURPOSE : Améliorer la visibilité et la sécurité des conducteurs sur les tronçons d'autoroutes sans éclairage public, grâce à l'installation de dispositifs réfléchissants au sol.