Luxembourg launches plan to combat cultural inequalities
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On 25 June 2025, the Cultural Hearings 2025 (Assises culturelles) took place in Ettelbruck to address the key challenge of access to culture. More than 300 participants from the cultural, social and administrative spheres gathered at CAPE and Hariko to discuss how to make culture truly universal. The Minister of Culture, Eric Thill, opened the meeting by announcing the ambitious national plan "Access to Culture" to be developed between 2026 and 2027.
The Minister emphasised that the removal of barriers - social, geographical, physical or symbolic - was a top political priority. The new plan aims to ensure that everyone in the country, regardless of age, origin, social status or life path, can freely participate in cultural life.
A separate working group within the Ministry has been set up to coordinate the plan. It will consult regularly with representatives of cultural and social organisations. An essential element of the future strategy will be the development of evidence-based policies, such as the results of the national survey "Cultural Life in Luxembourg".
Ilres' 2024 survey commissioned by the ministry reveals worrying gaps. Although 82% of respondents recognise the importance of culture, participation is directly related to education level, region of residence and economic status. This clearly indicates the need for systemic change.
