Petitions to the Chamber of Deputies

OBJECT : Aujourd'hui, l'allocation de vie chère au Luxembourg est calculée principalement sur base du revenu brut des ménages. Pourtant, le revenu brut ne reflète pas la réalité financière des citoyens, car de nombreuses charges obligatoires sont déduites avant que le salaire soit réellement disponible : cotisations sociales, impôts, assurances, frais de transport, logement, etc. Beaucoup de personnes et de familles dépassent légèrement les plafonds fixés en revenu brut, tout en rencontrant de vraies difficultés financières au quotidien à cause du coût de la vie élevé au Luxembourg. Cette situation crée une injustice sociale, car certaines personnes ayant un revenu net modeste se retrouvent exclues de l'aide alors qu'elles en auraient réellement besoin. Par cette pétition, nous demandons au Gouvernement luxembourgeois et à la Chambre des Députés : * de calculer l'allocation de vie chère sur base du revenu net réel des ménages ; * ou d'adapter les critères actuels afin de mieux prendre en compte les charges réelles des foyers ; * afin de garantir une aide plus juste, plus équitable et plus adaptée à la réalité économique des résidents du Luxembourg. L'objectif est que les aides sociales soient attribuées selon le pouvoir d'achat réel des citoyens et non uniquement sur des revenus bruts qui ne reflètent pas leur situation financière réelle.

OBJECT : We call for the creation of a legal framework allowing responsible bivouacking in Luxembourg under strict conditions respecting nature and following the "Leave No Trace" principle. Bivouacking differs from traditional wild camping: it is a light, temporary and discreet overnight stay in nature, generally limited to one night, between sunset and sunrise, without permanent installations or long-term occupation of the area. This practice is mainly used by hikers, cyclists, trekkers and outdoor travelers wishing to spend a night in nature while respecting the environment. The aim of this petition is not to authorize permanent or uncontrolled wild camping, but to allow a reasonable, discreet and responsible use of natural areas. We specifically propose: * authorization limited to one night in the same location; * a strict obligation to leave no waste behind; * prohibition of open fires; * full respect for private property, wildlife and flora; * prohibition in sensitive natural or protected areas; * use of lightweight and discreet equipment only. Several European countries already apply similar regulations successfully, balancing environmental protection with responsible access to nature. This measure would help: * promote sustainable tourism; * encourage outdoor and nature-based activities; * strengthen environmental awareness; * support a responsible and regulated outdoor culture in Luxembourg.

OBJECT : Currently, various airlines impose strict weight limits for animals traveling in the cabin, along with very restrictive size requirements. These conditions exclude many small dogs that only slightly exceed this limit, particularly dogs weighing around 10 to 12 kg, which are nonetheless suitable for cabin travel under appropriate conditions. In practice, these animals are often calm, accustomed to traveling, and able to remain in a suitable carrier under the seat. However, they are systematically refused in the cabin and must travel in the hold, which can cause stress and pose risks to their well-being. This petition proposes a reasonable adjustment of the current rules: increasing the allowed weight limit in the cabin to 12 kg (excluding the transport bag), no longer penalizing passengers by including the weight of the bag in the limit, adapting the permitted dimensions to better reflect the reality of small-sized animals, maintaining strict safety and transport requirements (appropriate carrier, calm animal). The objective is to better balance passenger safety with animal welfare by adapting the rules to real and common situations. We call on the Luxembourg authorities to encourage an evolution of these conditions in order to make them fairer, more proportionate, and better suited to current needs.