On Wednesday 16 October, the chemical TFA was discussed in the relevant commission of the Chamber of Deputies. This chemical is widespread in Luxembourg’s waters, including in drinking water. This was reason enough for the Mouvement Ecologique to call on MPs to demand a more consistent approach from the government.

A group of 33 civil society organisations, including the Mouvement Ecologique, organised a press conference at Place Clairefontaine on Monday morning 7.10.

The new waste law took effect at the beginning of 2024: One of the important changes is that from now on, you are no longer allowed to receive advertising in your letterbox unless you clearly indicate that you want it by putting a sticker on your door.

At this year’s Oekofest, everything was just right.

the weather was great and really invited you to spend a day outdoors.

This week, decisive meetings are taking place at the EU level regarding the wolf’s protection status. Some countries want to achieve a reduction of this, i.e. de facto allow the wolf to be shot. So far, Luxembourg has always defended the wolf’s highest protection status – but now, out of the blue and scientifically unfathomable, Luxembourg’s position has begun to falter.

A reform of the Climate Protection Act is currently under discussion in the Chamber of Deputies. In particular, it is planned to reduce the financial support given to electric cars. Depending on energy consumption, this is set to fall from €8,000 to €6,000.

In 2024, the Oekofest will be a ‘folk festival’. It will be spread over large parts of Pfaffenthal and offer an extremely varied programme, all in one day. So take advantage of this day to get to know the tranquil Pfaffenthal with its authentic flair and at the same time, enjoy the music, the entertainment for the whole family, take part in the ‘Rallye découverte’, one of the ‘Visites guidées’ or one of the numerous other offers, such as the stands of the 20 exhibitors or the culinary offer.

Autumn is the perfect time to create a wildflower meadow and do yourself and the pollinators in your garden some good. You can sow a large wildflower meadow or simply a strip of wildflowers, preferably after allowing for a few days’ rain.