Politics for all

25/09/2026

🌿 Discovering politics… through nature in Cents–Bonnevoie

Last weekend, several people from Politics for all, not necessarily members, but invited by us, took part in a special activity organized by DP - Demokratesch Partei / DP Stad/ DP Cents and DP International: a guided nature walk along the Uelzecht to discover the plants, trees and biodiversity of the Cents–Bonnevoie area.

The session was animated by Dr. Irina Simoncini, a biochemist who is not affiliated to any political party, offering a neutral, science-based perspective on local nature and the environment.

This was the first event in a new series designed to help residents, especially foreign ones, get to know Luxembourg’s political parties in an informal, relaxed way. By joining activities like this, people interested in politics can start building bridges with parties they might one day choose to join.

Encouraging and increasing citizen participation, and in particular political engagement, is one of our core priorities at Politics for all. We will continue these participations and create more opportunities for curious minds to explore democracy in practice.

📸 A few impressions from the walk – and many more activities to come.

25/09/2026

Politics for all was represented yesterday by Clara Moraru and Rugova Aliaj at the conference "Bonnes pratiques d'intégration et d'engagement autour des questions migratoires : l'expérience de la société civile maltaise," organized by Biergerpakt by Mifa - with Anne Daems, William Grech, Sérgio Ferreira, Mahmoud Moussa.

"I Belong" versus "Vivre Ensemble" (Living Together): the first is the concept used in Malta, the second in Luxembourg, when it comes to integration and the inclusion of all residents in the society we live in.

It was interesting to explore the differences and similarities between the two countries, and to share insights on what might help everyone feel welcomed and be given the chance to work and contribute to society as soon as possible.

28/08/2026

Vous seriez intéressé à monter un petit projet Interreg Grande Région - Großregion?
Voici le conseil que notre présidente Clara Moraru donnerait à un potentiel futur chef de file luxembourgeois :

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"Ne soyez pas intimidés par Interreg, mais structurez bien votre coopération. Prenez le temps, dès le début, de clarifier votre vision avec votre partenaire, de définir ensemble vos objectifs et vos indicateurs, et de mettre en place une vraie gouvernance de projet avec des réunions régulières et des rôles clairs. Et parlez tôt et souvent avec le Point de contact luxembourgeois et l’équipe des petits projets : ils ne sont pas là seulement pour contrôler, ils peuvent vraiment vous faire gagner du temps et éviter des erreurs."

Découvrez la vidéo pour plus d’astuces qui pourraient etre utiles à d’autres petites structures comme notre asbl, Politics for all. https://www.politicsforall.lu/news

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https://youtu.be/aGbGzTj9RiE?is=I8DFpxyLw_81zzCs

Petits projets - grand impact!à la découverte de DELPOLO : Démyst...

15/07/2026

Boosting integration
'Politics for all' charity seeks to help non-Luxembourgers access politics
Monique Kater - adapted for RTL Today

The 'Let's demystify local politics!' project incorporated a trip to the capital to show how international rules affect everyday life in Luxembourg.

'Demystifying local politics' is a project run by the non-profit Politics for all in the European Union, under which 77 people, most of them non-Luxembourgers, visited the Chamber of Deputies / Chambre des Députés Grand-Duché de Luxembourg last weekend. The initiative's aim is to bring the country's national and local politics closer to citizens, for instance through direct, unfussy contact with politicians, who were also invited to the meeting.

Interest from elected officials was almost non-existent, aside from one MP, Marc Lies, who oversaw the Chamber visit, in addition to the sole municipal officer, Antonia Afonso Bagine, who made an appearance. A fact the president of the non-profit, Clara Moraru, regretted.

The tour through the city later proved all the more interesting, however, as concrete examples were used to illustrate the extent to which everyday life in Luxembourg has to adapt to international regulations. The walking tour was put together by historian and UNESCO specialist Robert Philippart, who tailored it to that theme.

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22/06/2026

As we start celebrating Luxembourg National Day, we’re proud to look back on a very special day for local democracy. 🇱🇺

On Saturday 20 June, our 2nd transnational citizen meeting of the “Let’s demystify local politics!” project gathered 77 people from 17 nationalities in Luxembourg City, all united by one goal: making local democracy more accessible.

The programme included:
- a visit to the Luxembourg Parliament, the heart of our democracy, with MP Marc Lies;
- a guided tour of the city with local councillor and historian Robert Philippart;
- a warm lunch in the city centre hosted by Politics for all, joined by local councillor Antonia Afonso.

Throughout the day, we saw how important dialogue, inclusion and active citizenship are, values supported by the European Union and Interreg Grande Région, who co‑fund this cross‑border project. Our pink microphone was there too: the symbol of our mission to give a voice to residents who don’t always feel heard in local politics – women, young people, people with immigrant backgrounds and many others. Every voice matters.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants, our partners at Ciep Lux in Arlon, and the members of Union des Indépendants Luxembourg who joined us and helped make this day a success.

📸 If you’d like to see more, we’ve put together a short photo report here (many thanks to Mo, the amazing photographer from 1000 Eyes | Photography Services https://www.1000eyes.lu

Pictures Report – Citizen meeting in Luxembourg
https://www.politicsforall.lu/post/pictures-report-citizen-meeting-in-luxembourg

04/06/2026

Around 70 people are already registered for our citizen visit to the Luxembourg Parliament on 20 June, residents from different backgrounds who all share one thing: curiosity about how democracy really works where they live.

As part of our project “Let’s Demystify Local Politics!”, co‑funded by the European Union under Interreg Grande Région - Großregion, participants will spend a day inside Luxembourg’s democracy: a guided visit of the Parliament with MP Marc Lies (CSV), a shared lunch, and a tour of Luxembourg City through the lens of citizen participation and UNESCO heritage led by local councillor, historian and UNESCO Site Manager hon. Dr. phil. Robert L. Philippart (DP).

Many people who join Politics for all activities come alone and leave with new ideas, new connections, and a stronger sense of belonging in Luxembourg.

If you’d like spaces like this to continue and grow, one of the most impactful ways to support them is to become a member of Politics for all (35 EUR/year) – a simple way to say: “I want this kind of civic community to exist here.”

👉 More about the “Let’s Demystify Local Politics!” project and our activities: https://www.politicsforall.lu/about

👉 Become a member and support our work: https://www.politicsforall.lu/join-us

04/06/2026

Ben Streff (LSAP) va bientôt entrer à la Chambre des députés en remplacement de Paulette Lenert.

10/05/2026

21/04/2026

Local democracy without filters, powerful conversations, and real people – that’s what this new Radio ARA episode is all about.

The reportage dives into our project “Let’s Demystify Local Politics!” and the very first cross‑border citizen meeting in Arlon, where residents, activists, newcomers and local politicians from Luxembourg and Belgium came together to talk openly about how local politics really works in practice.

If you’re curious about:
>> why it matters to bring people across borders to talk about politics,
>> what actually happened during the Arlon visit,
and
>> how foreign residents can find their place in local democracy,
this episode is really worth a listen.

🎧 Listen here:
“Demystifying Local Politics in Arlon” – Radio ARA
https://www.radioara.org/episodes/demystifying-local-politics-in-arlon/

Huge thanks to Inara Desoete and Radio ARA for giving visibility to this work, and to all participants who shared their stories so openly. Media like this help make democracy feel closer, more diverse and more human.

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This project, coordinated by Politics for all (Luxembourg) in partnership with Ciep Lux / MOC (Arlon/Wallonia), is co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg Grande Région / Großregion programme.

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18/04/2026

65 participants, 16 nationalities, one shared goal: making local democracy more accessible.

Today in Arlon, our citizen meeting within the “Let’s demystify local politics!” project brought together a diverse group of residents from Luxembourg and Belgium to exchange, learn, and connect across borders.

The programme included a visit to the Province of Luxembourg and a meeting with its President Jean-Marie Meyer, a convivial lunch hosted by Ciep Lux, and discussions at Arlon City Hall with two Vice Mayors on how foreign residents can actively participate in local political life.

These rich exchanges highlighted the importance of dialogue, inclusion, and active citizenship — values at the heart of the European Union / Interreg Grande Région / Großregion, which cofunds this beautiful and important project. EU Funds Luxembourg

We are grateful to all participants and our partners for making this day a success and look forward to continuing the conversation at our next citizen meeting in Luxembourg.

💬 Democracy grows stronger when we build it together.