Luxembourg Launches Biergerpakt to Promote Intercultural Living Together

On Thursday 2 July 2026, Luxembourg's Ministry of Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees presented the Biergerpakt (Citizen Pact for Intercultural Living Together), a programme designed to promote civic participation, intercultural encounters and the discovery of Luxembourg among adults who live or work in the country.

According to the ministry, the initiative offers a wide range of free activities, including guided tours, language cafés, creative workshops, film evenings, training sessions, conferences, online information sessions and podcasts. The programme aims to help participants discover Luxembourg's culture, languages, history, institutions, traditions and values while strengthening social cohesion and encouraging active participation in community life.

"The objective of the Biergerpakt is to help people (re)discover the country in all its facets and encourage encounters with the people who are part of it. Everyone who lives and works here, whether they have been here all their lives or have only recently arrived, contributes to making Luxembourg what it is today," said Max Hahn, Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees. He added: "By discovering the country in all its aspects, including its institutions, traditions, cultures and languages, and by meeting new people, participants strengthen both their sense of belonging and social cohesion."

The ministry noted that the Biergerpakt forms part of Luxembourg's new approach to intercultural living together, introduced through the Law of 23 August 2023. According to the ministry, this marked a shift from a policy of integration towards one based on the joint construction of society, founded on mutual commitment, active participation, respect for diversity, equal opportunities and the fight against all forms of discrimination.

The ministry added that this approach reflects Luxembourg's everyday reality as a country where more than 170 nationalities live side by side and 200,000 cross-border workers contribute daily to its economic, social and cultural life. In this unique European context, intercultural living together is no longer viewed as a sector-specific concept, but as a collective project involving society as a whole.

The Biergerpakt is open free of charge to all adults who live or work in Luxembourg, including Luxembourg nationals, non-Luxembourg residents – whether newly arrived or long established – and cross-border workers. According to the ministry, the programme aims to remove barriers and create more opportunities for people to meet, regardless of their individual backgrounds.

The catalogue of activities includes guided tours, opportunities to discover Luxembourg's cultural and natural heritage, intercultural meetings, participatory workshops, cultural events and initiatives promoting involvement in local and community life. The ministry noted that digital resources, including a language-learning platform, online information sessions and podcasts, also allow participants to take part in the programme flexibly. The offer will continue to be developed in cooperation with partner organisations.

Further information, including details on how to join the Biergerpakt and the full catalogue of activities, is available on the programme's website.