Germany has launched a national helpline to support those affected by conspiracy myths. Luxembourg offers a similar service. How do they help? Find out on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Welsh MPs will face penalties for lying
Wales plans to tackle political dishonesty by holding MPs criminally liable for false campaign statements. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Norway apologizes to Sami people
Norway’s parliament has apologized to the Sami for decades of forced assimilation, marking a historic step. Alongside the apology, new measures will protect Sami culture, language, and land rights. While welcomed by the Sami, critics question economic impacts, and implementation remains under scrutiny. Get all the details on today’s “What’s right with the world”.
Local Matters: Esch's mayor Christian Weis about civic participation
The city of Esch has introduced an online platform where citizens can easily request a meeting with a municipal officer or alderman. The initiative aims to strengthen the direct contact between the citizens and the politicians. In our interview on Local Matters, mayor Christian Weis (CSV) explains how the city of Esch aims to foster civic participation through this and other initiatives.
PowerPoints: Is the European Commission undemocratic?
The European Commission has faced multiple criticism. Eurosceptics and observers have called it undemocratic and questioned its legitimacy. Is the European Commission undemocratic? Tune in to today's episode of PowerPoints where we unravel this question.
Europe's most powerful woman
Last week, the European Parliament re-elected Ursula Von der Leyen as president of the European Commission. For a second 5-year-term, the German conservative politician will hold the one post that is considered the most powerful in Europe. On Powerpoints today, we will see why the commission president is said to have that much power and what Ursula von der Leyen stands for.
How voting the European Parliament works
This week, residents and citizens of 27 countries vote over 700 politicians to work together in one single parliament. You wonder how this is possible? On today's episode of Power Points, we discuss how voting the European Parliament works.
Luxembourg parties' agenda for Europe, pt. 2
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.
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.
Powerpoints: The competences of the European Parliament
Powerpoints is the name of our brand-new feature on Ara City Radio. Powerpoints looks into how political power works – in Luxembourg and Europe. On today's first episode, we dive into the work of the European Parliament.
Making women visible in public space
Today on Local Matters, we walk. We put on our gender glasses and join the association Kehsia for a memory walk in Luxembourg-City. The aim is to see how women are portrayed in public spaces.
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.
Youth participation: "In Luxembourg, I am more than just 0,000001 percent"
Once per year, youth gets to defend their proposals in parliament, debating with MEPs and ministers. For the president of the youth council, Liam Bremer, the Jugendkonvent is a successful tool for political participation, for Diana and Marta, it's an occasion to get their points across and to feel heard. On Local Matters, all three of them explain what political participation means to them.
Youth participation: What works and what doesn't yet - Charel Schmit
In our interview on Local Matters, Charel Schmit, the Ombudsman for Children and Youth tells us how he sees the progresses that have been made and the issues that still need to be addressed to guarantee the right to participation for youth.
Radicalisation: How the Asbl repect.lu keeps people from using violence
With the latest escalation in Middle East, public debate is more polarised than ever. Doors wide open for more extreme opinions and radicalisation. On today's Local Matters, Carine Weyer and Peter Kagerer explain how they avoid people from getting more radicalised with the Asbl respect.lu
National elections 2023: The campaign of Fräiheet/Liberté with Giovanni Patri
Ahead of this week's elections meant to define Luxembourg’s future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourg’s main parties. This time around, Franziska Peschel spoke with Giovanni Patri, candidate for the new movement Fräiheet/Liberté.
National elections 2023: Déi Lenk's campaign with Mara Stieber
Ahead of the national elections meant to define Luxembourg’s future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourg’s main parties. This time, Franziska Peschel spoke with Mara Stieber about the campaign of Déi Lenk.
National elections 2023: Paulette Lenert on the LSAP's campaign
Ahead of the legislative elections meant to define Luxembourg’s future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourg’s main parties. This time, Franziska interviews Paulette Lenert about the campaign of the LSAP.
Voices Matter: Why Christos Floros doesn't sleep
Christos Floros doesn't sleep. Christos is on a mission which doesn't allow him to. He wants to make politics in Luxembourg accessible to everyone, and he wants to make more people participate in politics. On Voices Matter, Christos tells us why he has committed to his mission and how he feels about Luxembourg's politics.
Municipal elections: VDL parties on citizens' participation
How do the parties in the City of Luxembourg aim to increase citizens' participation in local decision-making? For today's Local Matters, we have asked three parties about their plans, the green party déi Greng, the Pirates and Mir d'Vollek.