Petitions to the Chamber of Deputies

OBJECT : We call on the Luxembourgish government and the Chamber of Deputies to guarantee free access to essential menstrual products such as tampons and sanitary pads for everyone in Luxembourg. Menstruation is a natural part of life and not a choice. However, the cost of menstrual hygiene products still represents a financial burden for many people. No one should have to give up basic hygiene because of a lack of financial means. We therefore demand: free menstrual products in public schools, universities, and administrative buildings; free access to tampons and sanitary pads in public toilets; government measures to make menstrual products more affordable or freely accessible in supermarkets; as well as long-term action to fight period poverty in Luxembourg. Access to menstrual products is a matter of health, hygiene, dignity, and equality. Other countries and cities have already shown that such measures are both possible and beneficial. Luxembourg should send a modern and supportive message by ensuring that nobody is disadvantaged because of menstruation.

OBJECT : Die Abgeordnetenkammer wird höflich ersucht, die gesetzlichen Rahmenbedingungen zu prüfen, um am luxemburgischen Nationalfeiertag (23. Juni) eine landesweite Befreiung von der Mehrwertsteuer (TVA) auf Konsumgüter und Dienstleistungen zu ermöglichen. Diese Maßnahme soll insbesondere die Gastronomie (Horeca) und den lokalen Einzelhandel stärken, die Kaufkraft der Bürger spürbar erhöhen und den Nationalfeiertag als Fest der sozialen Gleichheit und wirtschaftlichen Vitalität hervorheben.

OBJECT : In the current context of geopolitical instability and energy shocks-particularly linked to the war in Iran and disruptions in energy markets-Luxembourg must strengthen its energy resilience by accelerating the uptake of efficient, low-carbon heating solutions such as heat pumps. We request that, solely for access to subsidies/financial support (Klimabonus) related to heat pumps, the current acoustic control method be adapted: the 40 dB(A) threshold would be maintained, but the assessment would be carried out at the relevant immission point (at the window closest to a noise-sensitive room at the neighbour's dwelling) rather than at the property boundary.