On Thursday 30 April 2026, the Luxembourg Chamber of Employees (CSL), trade unions OGBL and LCGB, and local non-profit organisation Mouvement Ecologique issued a joint position on Luxembourg’s Climate Social Plan (PSC), describing it as a “promising framework” but insufficient on key points.
In their statement, the organisations stressed that the ecological transition and social justice must go hand in hand, particularly in a geopolitical context marked by rising energy prices and continued dependence on fossil fuel imports. They welcomed the plan’s ambition and its focus on the social dimension of the transition, noting that it goes beyond minimum European requirements and includes a broad set of measures.
However, the signatories identified several major shortcomings. One of the key concerns relates to the definition of the target group. They argued that the PSC does not sufficiently identify the vulnerable households and micro-enterprises most exposed to energy poverty, limiting the effectiveness of targeted support measures.
The organisations also criticised the lack of clarity regarding the budget, noting that the plan does not include concrete financial commitments beyond the minimum requirements linked to the EU Social Climate Fund. According to them, the absence of detailed budgetary allocations makes it difficult to assess the scope and prioritisation of the proposed measures.
They further pointed to the lack of prioritisation among the 45 measures included in the plan, as well as the absence of a clear implementation timeline. The organisations warned that without clear sequencing and deadlines, many of the measures risk remaining unimplemented.
In addition, they highlighted concerns regarding social compensation mechanisms, arguing that existing measures are no longer sufficient to fully offset the impact of environmental taxation on lower-income households and should therefore be strengthened.
The signatories also noted that while some positive measures are included, such as support for energy renovation and recognition of tenants as a vulnerable group, many of these initiatives remain at the study stage or lack concrete implementation details.
In conclusion, the organisations called on the Luxembourg government to strengthen the Climate Social Plan by providing clearer definitions of target groups, committing additional budgetary resources and establishing a detailed and binding implementation roadmap.
They stated: “Without clearer definitions, stronger budgetary commitments and a structured implementation timeline, the PSC risks remaining a theoretical exercise rather than an effective tool for a socially just transition.”
