Within one day after the release of the tool Wahl-O-Mat in Germany, a record 9 million people have used it to compare their political views with those of the parties running in the upcoming general election. This figure is a promising outlook for voter turnout next week.
Luxembourg parties' agenda for Europe, pt. 1
Don't know yet who to vote for this Sunday? On today's episode of Power Points, we outline the agenda of Luxembourg's political parties for the European Parliament election.
Spread the word about the European Elections
The European Elections are approaching, and all non-Luxembourgish residents have three more weeks to register as voters. To spread the message about the election, Ludo Segers participates at the multiplier program by Cefis. In our interview, he explains why he has committed to this mission.
Municipal elections: VDL parties on security (pt.1)
Security is one of the most controversial issues in the city and gets mediatised - traditionally before the elections. Nevertheless, many people are concerned about security in the city. On Local Matters today, we check out how the parties aim to make the city of Luxembourg a safer place.
Municipal elections: The VDL parties on "Zesummeliewen" (pt.2)
How do the parties plan to strengthen social ties and bring people closer together? That's this week's question on Local Matters. Our guests today are Ana Correia and Aseem Kshirsagar for the left party Déi Lenk and Tom Weidig for the Alternative Reform party ADR.
Municipal elections: VDL parties on "Zesummeliewen" (pt.1)
How to build neighborhoods where people do live and not only sleep? How to strengthen the social ties in the neighborhoods? How to make everyone feel like they belong to the community? On Local Matters this week, we ask the politicians how they aim to improve living together in Luxembourg-City. For today's episode, we invited the candidates for CSV and déi Greng.
Municipal elections: VDL parties on housing (pt.2)
Whereas the Democratic Party (DP) has concrete plans on how much money should be spent on housing, others see the need to experiment with new forms of housing. On Local Matters today, the green party déi Greng and the DP present their solutions for the the city’s housing crisis.
Municipal elections: Who are the parties?
What do Luxembourg’s parties stand for? Before starting to bombard you with information on the parties' election manifestos, on Local Matters, we take some time to talk about Luxembourg's parties in general. This intro is a smooth entry into local politics and a solid information basis.
Register to vote: Why Asti denounces the low turnout
Almost 20 % of non-Luxembourgish residents have registered to vote in the municipal elections. For the association Asti, the low turnout is huge obstacle for democracy. In our interview on Local Matters, Sergio Ferreira, Asti’s head of political campaigning explains why.
Register to VOTE: The ZPB's Super-Wal-Kiermes
Four days left - the last chance to get registered as a voter for the municipal elections. During the past months, the Zentrum fir politesch Bildung (ZPB) has been informing about the upcoming elections. On Local Matters, Annaïk Garin tells about their Super-Wal-Kiermes, an election fun fair stand.
Register to VOTE: Asti's project Letz vote
Less than one week is left for foreign nationals to register as voters in the municipal elections. On Local Matters this week, we focus once more on the right to vote and why to use it. For our first interview, we've invited Marc Piron in the studio. tells us about Asti's project Let's vote.
Go vote: The Bertrange convivial brunch
Get people to vote while brunching: On 29 January, the municipality of Bertrange invites all their non-Luxembourgish residents. In our interview on Local Matters, mayor Monique Smit explains how this brunch is getting people to vote.
Go vote: The ZPB's project "Gemengewalen fir jiddereen"
How to vote, whom to vote for - the ZPB informs people about the upcoming municipal elections. On Local Matters, Annaïk Garin talks about their project “Gemengewalen fir jiddereen”.
Go vote: Asti's project Let's vote
With an online game, the Asbl Asti wants to encourage people to vote and inform the public about the upcoming elections. On Local Matters, Marc Piron talks about Asti’s upcoming project.