Georges Engel will replace Alex Bodry, who is transferring to the state council. A decision as to whether Engel will also continue to act as mayor of the municipality of Sanem will be taken in the coming weeks. In case of his resignation as mayor, Simone Asselborn-Bintz would take over, making her the first woman in the southern municipality's position as mayor.
For Engel, the 51-year-old politician, challenges will in particular be the tax reform, housing politics and the climate package.
According to Engel, the socialist workers' party needs to improve its communication with the public to make it clear what they stand for.
Georges Engel has previously discussed the possibility of stepping down as mayor once he becomes chairman of the LSAP.
