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New record: more than 1093 participants at the Orientation Day
More than 1093 signatories of the Welcome and Integration Contract and members of the new Biergerpakt programme participated at the Orientation Day on 9 November 2024, organized by the Ministry of Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees. The event gave participants an opportunity to familiarize themselves with administrative procedures, the country's institutions and community life in Luxembourg.
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Photo de groupe
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(de g. à dr.) Raquel Varanda ; participant
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(de g. à dr.) Tom Hecker, Guichet.lu ; n.c. ; Max Hahn, ministre de la Famille, des Solidarités, du Vivre ensemble et de l’Accueil
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European Convention Center Luxembourg
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Max Hahn, ministre de la Famille, des Solidarités, du Vivre ensemble et de l’Accueil
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During his opening speech, the Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees, Max Hahn, emphasized the importance of a harmonious intercultural living together in Luxembourg: "Living together as an intercultural community concerns us all: Luxembourgers, non-Luxembourgers, residents and cross-border commuters. Our common objective is that this living together should be based on mutual respect, tolerance, solidarity, social cohesion and the fight against racism and all forms of discrimination."
Workshops and information desks to help you find your way around in Luxembourg
At 42 information desks, representatives of various Luxembourg ministries, administrations and associations were on hand to answer participants' questions on topics related to living together, such as political, civic and community participation, education, diploma recognition and culture.
In the interactive workshops, participants could take a closer look at areas where their commitment can make a difference, such as volunteering, simplifying administrative procedures and combatting racism.
Partners in this edition of the Orientation Day were the Ministry of the Economy with 'Luxembourg - Let's make it happen' and the Council of Europe with 'United around our values', an exhibition designed to mark the Council's 75th anniversary.
From the "Welcome and Integration Contract" to the "Biergerpakt"
With the entry into force of the new law on intercultural living together on 1 January 2024, the former "Welcome and Integration Contract" programme has been replaced by the "Biergerpakt" and the "Living Together Programme".
The Biergerpakt is offered to all adult residents of Luxembourg as well as cross-border workers, and enables its participants to discover Luxembourg, its languages, customs, culture and institutions through various activities, including the Orientation Day. For more information, please visit www.biergerpakt.zesummeliewen.lu
Press release by the Ministry for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees