Petitions to the Chamber of Deputies

OBJECT : Introduce legislation requiring employers in Luxembourg to provide clear, specific and objective justifications for every mandatory language requirement included in a job advertisement. The legislation should establish the following obligations: Job-related justification: Each mandatory language requirement must be justified by specific professional duties, such as communication with clients, colleagues, public authorities or other stakeholders. Proportional proficiency levels: Employers must justify not only the language required but also the requested proficiency level, using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Distinction between essential and desirable skills: Languages that are useful but not essential for performing the job must be identified as desirable rather than mandatory. Transparent job advertisements: Justifications must be included directly in job descriptions, allowing applicants to understand why the specified language skills are necessary. Prevention of arbitrary requirements: Language requirements must be proportionate to the actual responsibilities of the position and must not create unjustified barriers to employment. Oversight and enforcement: Competent authorities must be empowered to examine potentially unjustified language requirements and impose proportionate sanctions for non-compliance.

OBJECT : La présente pétition demande au Gouvernement et à la Chambre des Députés de renforcer la protection du pouvoir d'achat des citoyens face à l'augmentation des coûts des carburants, du chauffage et de l'énergie, et de promouvoir des solutions diplomatiques permettant de réduire les conséquences économiques des conflits internationaux. Elle demande notamment : 1. De prendre des mesures concrètes pour maintenir des prix du diesel et des carburants abordables pour les citoyens, les familles et les travailleurs. 2. De renforcer la protection des ménages face aux coûts du chauffage, de l'électricité et du gaz, notamment pendant la période hivernale. 3. De soutenir les efforts diplomatiques et les négociations de paix afin de réduire les risques d'escalade militaire et leurs conséquences humaines et économiques. 4. D'assurer davantage de transparence concernant les dépenses publiques liées aux conflits internationaux et leurs conséquences pour les contribuables. 5. De faire de la sécurité énergétique, du pouvoir d'achat et de la stabilité économique des citoyens des priorités de l'action publique.

OBJECT : This petition calls for legislation requiring property developers to appoint and pay for an accredited independent expert to inspect and verify the progress of construction works at each stage of the project. Payment of each instalment by the buyer would only be authorised once the expert has confirmed that the corresponding stage of construction has been completed. This would establish a framework that better protects buyers purchasing off-plan properties (VEFA).