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Unisex toilets, teaching guides…: Luxembourg details sweeping plan for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in schools
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (570+ words) Following a major public debate in 2024 over the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ topics in schools " sparked by two opposing petitions " the Parliamentary Family Affairs Committee presented its conclusions on Tuesday morning. The debate, which centered on whether such topics belong in…...
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
1+ week, 1+ day ago (670+ words) Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. Supporters of a ban warn that…...
Following in Australia's footsteps: Luxembourg's youth express strong opinions on potential social media ban
1+ week, 5+ day ago (341+ words) At this moment in time, the National Student Council of Luxembourg (CNEL) and the National Youth Council (CGJL) do not have an official position on banning social media for under-16s. But naturally, young people in Luxembourg have formed strong opinions…...
Protest campaign launched: Teachers' union decries 'unsustainable' situation in Luxembourg schools
1+ week, 5+ day ago (207+ words) Teachers" union SNE has launched a protest campaign titled "NETesou" ("Not like this"), citing widespread exhaustion and burnout among educators. The campaign involves distributing pins with an inverted smiley face and stickers bearing the slogan for members and dissatisfied teachers…...
Consumer awareness: Luxembourg turns to influencers to educate youth on rights
1+ week, 6+ day ago (425+ words) A new survey reveals significant gaps in consumer awareness in Luxembourg, prompting a ministry campaign specifically aimed at younger residents. According to a study commissioned by the Directorate for Consumer Protection and conducted by the Statistical Surveys Department of Euroconsumers,…...
Youth protection: Luxembourg ombudsman calls for strict age bans on smartphones and social media
1+ week, 6+ day ago (283+ words) The controversy surrounding Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, has reignited debates about protecting minors online, prompting Luxembourg's Ombudsman for Children and Youth (OKAJU) to call for strict age limits on smartphones and social media access. Grok recently faced significant criticism after…...
Childcare and allowance reforms: Luxembourg government unveils major financial relief for families
2+ week, 5+ day ago (450+ words) Childcare and allowance reforms: Luxembourg government unveils major financial relief for families'RTL Today...
Newly elected: Student unions president Mattis Noël calls for stronger inclusion in pension and education reforms
4+ week, 1+ day ago (474+ words) Elected on Friday at the Association of Luxembourg Student Unions" (ACEL) general assembly, Mattis No'l clarified that although the union has been involved in numerous political dossiers over the past year, its committee members continue to remain politically neutral and…...