On this page

1. Information providers / counselling structures

2. Youth-targeted information campaigns about democratic rights and democratic values

3. Promoting the intercultural dialogue among young people

4. Promoting transparent and youth-tailored public communication

Information providers / counselling structures

The Centre for Political Education (Zentrum fir politesch Bildung – ZpB) is the central public actor responsible for political education in Luxembourg. It was established by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth and inaugurated in 2016. Its mandate is to strengthen democratic culture, critical thinking and informed participation among young people and the wider public. The Centre develops educational materials, teaching resources and training opportunities for schools and youth work settings, organises public debates and exhibitions, and contributes to media literacy and awareness of democratic institutions and fundamental rights. For example, the project “Meng Chamber” consists of a series of educational activities organised at the Chamber of Deputies, enabling participants to gain practical insight into parliamentary work and the functioning of democracy in Luxembourg. It operates across both formal and non-formal education sectors and cooperates with youth organisations, schools and public authorities in order to promote active citizenship and democratic engagement.

Youth Information (Jugendinfo asbl), supported by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, provides accessible and youth-tailored information on education, employment, housing, participation and rights. Its current activities are structured around two priority axes: awareness-raising and information campaigns developed in partnership with specialised services and co-created with young people, and the development of a renewed national youth information portal. The portal is currently being redesigned with a new concept and more clearly defined age target groups in order to better respond to the specific information needs of young people and support informed participation.

A youth radio station, Graffiti, funded under an agreement with the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, provides young people aged 12 to 26 with opportunities to produce and host their own programmes, encouraging media participation and youth expression.
European networks such as Eurodesk and the European Youth Card further contribute by providing information on mobility, participation opportunities and European initiatives relevant to young people in Luxembourg.

Youth-targeted information campaigns about democratic rights and democratic values

Ahead of each election, the National Youth Council (CGJL - de Jugendrot) and its member organisations carry out information and awareness-raising campaigns specifically targeting young people. These initiatives aim to encourage youth participation in elections by providing accessible information on voting rights, electoral procedures and the practical modalities of elections. In this context, the National Youth Council has developed dedicated online resources, including a webpage explaining key aspects of local elections such as eligibility conditions, voting mechanisms and timelines.

In parallel, the government conducts its own information campaigns addressed to the general population through official communication channels. Initiatives such as the campaign 'I can vote' focus on promoting electoral participation, in particular among foreign residents who are eligible to vote in local elections under certain conditions. These campaigns provide information on voting procedures, political party programmes and the roles and responsibilities of municipalities in Luxembourg.

Promoting the intercultural dialogue among young people

Intercultural dialogue in Luxembourg is promoted through the combined efforts of public authorities and civil society organisations. It is integrated into youth policy, non-formal education and social inclusion measures, with the objective of fostering mutual understanding, social cohesion and active citizenship among young people from diverse backgrounds.

The current Government Programme places particular emphasis on strengthening cultural exchanges and further developing European youth exchange programmes. Initiatives such as Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and the EU programme ALMA (Aim, Learn, Master, Achieve) are highlighted as key instruments to support academic, professional and voluntary mobility, especially for young people with fewer opportunities. Beyond their educational and employment-related benefits, these programmes are seen as contributing to intercultural learning, European citizenship and broader participation opportunities.

The National Youth Service (Service national de la jeunesse - SNJ) supports intercultural dialogue through educational initiatives within the youth sector, notably at the Centre Cinqfontaines, operated in cooperation with the Centre for Political Education (Zentrum fir politesch Bildung - ZpB), which offers non-formal learning activities on democratic values, human rights, historical awareness and living together in a diverse society Within the framework of the national action plan against racism, published in December 2025, additional measures are planned to expand and further develop these activities.

Civil society organisations such as Young Caritas, Croix-Rouge de la Jeunesse and European Youth Commission of the Europäische Vereinigung für Eifel und Ardennen (EVEA) complement these efforts by organising volunteer initiatives, intercultural encounters and cross-border youth exchanges that bring together young people from different social and cultural backgrounds, thereby reinforcing solidarity, mutual understanding and European cooperation.

Promoting transparent and youth-tailored public communication

Public communication in Luxembourg is primarily organised through general government channels. However, when information concerns young people specifically, efforts are made to adapt communication formats and channels to their needs and media habits.

In this context, Youth Information (Jugendinfo asbl), supported by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, plays a central role in translating public information into youth-friendly formats. As the national youth information provider, Jugendinfo disseminates information relevant to young people through its dedicated website, social media channels and thematic campaigns. It adapts content to ensure accessibility, clarity and relevance for young audiences, particularly on topics such as education pathways, employment, housing, engagement opportunities and rights. Jugendinfo holds the European Youth Information Quality Label awarded by the European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA), a recognition that its services meet agreed European quality standards for youth information provision, including reliability, completeness and transparency.

For policy issues directly affecting young people, public authorities may also relay information through youth organisations and representative bodies, such as the National Youth Council (CGJL - de Jugendrot), to reach young audiences through established youth networks.