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1. Forthcoming policy developments

2. Ongoing debates

Forthcoming policy developments

By the end of 2022, there are no forthcoming developments.

Ongoing debates

Political engagement and protest by young people around climate change remain highly visible in Luxembourg. While the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced public attention, climate activism regained momentum in 2022 and continues to be a major issue and concern for young people. The Youth for Climate movement regularly organises strikes, including a March 2022 strike with Greenpeace under the slogan "People not Profit", highlighting the role of the financial sector in fossil-fuel financing. In November 2022, a Mute March commemorated environmental sacrifices.

The Youth Report 2025 shows that concerns and fears of young people in 2024 reflect current social and political developments in Luxembourg and globally. The top concern, cited by 79 % of respondents, is fear of war in Europe. This is closely followed by worries about serious illness, increasing environmental pollution, and climate change, indicating high youth awareness and engagement on global risks.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs/Direction of Development Cooperation presented a new humanitarian aid strategy in August 2022, which has been debated nationally. The cercle—the umbrella organisation of NGOs in development cooperation—welcomes the strategy’s focus on traditional knowledge, localisation, and a holistic approach combining humanitarian and development work. It also calls for greater NGO involvement and a monitoring system to ensure that the interests of target populations are prioritised over private actors.