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A country heading toward social division. Luxembourg is one of the richest countries in the world, yet for a growing number of its citizens, life here is becoming unaffordable. We are not facing a short-term “crisis,” but rather a structural imbalance between income, land availability, and housing costs.

Fuel prices are rising, and reflexively demands are being made again: The state should intervene, cap prices, ease the burden. As immediately as possible, as comprehensively as possible. Sounds caring. But on closer inspection, it is one thing above all: short-sighted. Let's take a look at the reality.

Our politicians love balconies - especially those that are perfect for a photo. New projects are proudly presented, freshly built, with enough space for several ministers to stand on them at the same time and look smilingly into the cameras. These projects are then sold as great innovations for the future of living.

Hand on heart: we all love vacations. And we all love security. But recently, a trend seems to have emerged that dangerously blurs the boundaries between personal responsibility, corporate greed and state welfare. It's about the expectation that the state - in other words, all of us - will step in as a kind of "free comprehensive insurance" if your…

Recently, there have been repeated incidents of violence among students. According to the Ministry of Education, a total of 312 students were expelled from school in the 2024–2025 school year alone, with acts of violence ranking among the most common reasons. This reflects a clear, multi-year upward trend in disciplinary and violent incidents.

Luxembourg and the districts of Arlon and Bastogne share a closely linked history. This shared history must once again become a force for shaping the future.

It is well known that the Luxembourg pension system is facing various challenges, particularly with regard to demographic developments and the future of social security.