One of the first questions on the agenda was submitted by CSV MP Laurent Mosar, who asked Minister of Justice Felix Braz whether non-profit associations (ABSLs) had sufficient information about the register of beneficiaries, a law which was passed in January in order to prevent money laundering. He asked for an update on the information guide and whether all non-profit associations had fulfilled their duties in the six months mandated by the register.
In response, Braz explained that the legislation has a six month delay before it enters into effect. In parallel, the government had endeavoured to make the procedure to submit identification documents as easy as possible. Those concerned can find information on the register's website, but Braz also confirmed that associations will receive a newsletter with specific information, which will be complete next week.
Next, the Pirate Party's Sven Clement queried the prices of nursing homes. The Minister for Family Affairs and Integration, Corinne Cahen, explained that nursing homes are autonomous institutions and consequently set prices without the ministry's intervention. She highlighted that there is no legislation which sets forth ministerial intervention, but did concede a necessity for more transparency. The ministry is working on a draft bill to create an online register with all the relevant information.
Déi Lénk's Marc Baum focused on the capital of culture 2022 project for Esch-sur-Alzette, which has faced a significant amount of criticism. Minister for Culture Sam Tanson responded that there has been progress in that regard, which she was satisfied with. She deplored the fact that MPs focus on the past rather than looking ahead to developing the Esch2022 project, which is significant on a European level and a local level. She affirmed that the project's team had her support and her utmost faith.
The DP's Eugène Berger asked for an update on the development of the A31 motorway. As works on the Dudelange side are set to begin, he asked whether there was any information on the French side of works. The Minister of Mobility and Public Works, Francois Bausch, explained that aside from car-sharing, there are few agreements with the French counterparts, who seem to not be on the same page as the Luxembourgish authorities when it comes to planning the development. The minister called the situation "regrettable". However, he said this would not be an impediment to the project on the Luxembourgish side, highlighting that the government will take up its responsibilities. Finally, he confirmed that Luxembourgish financial support for the French development of the A31 was excluded.
Finally, Bausch also responded to a question submitted by DP MP Gusty Graas, concerning the fighting that broke out after the Etzella - Jeunesse football match. Bausch, responding as Minister of Defense, explained that the responsibility for a sports event primarily lays with the organiser. The organiser of this football match had taken precautions to deter any conflict, Bausch explained, including six police officers and security officials. However, the situation escalated to an extent that fifty police officers were required at the scene, and two officers were injured.
