Council of Europe (2023), ECRI Report on Luxembourg (sixth monitoring cycle).
Country
Luxembourg
Title
Council of Europe (2023), ECRI Report on Luxembourg (sixth monitoring cycle).
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Year
2023
Publication type
Research evidence/report
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
LU000 - Luxembourg
Type of Institution
Council of Europe body
Institution
Luxembourg, Council of Europe, European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), Council of Europe
Thematic focus
Racism & xenophobia
Groups
General population
Key findings
Since the adoption of ECRI's fifth report on Luxembourg on 6 December 2016, progress has been made and good practices have been developed in a number of fields. Despite the progress made, certain issues remain of concern. The legal status of the CET remains unclear, while its mandate and powers need to be strengthened. Although nationality has been added as a protected characteristic in the Equal Treatment Act, the mandate of the CET has not been extended accordingly. According to recent studies, there are racist incidents in schools. Hate speech has risen sharply in Luxembourg and its digitalisation has increased considerably in recent years. As a result, relevant statistical data remains scattered and under-reporting remains a problem. In practice, victims of hate speech do not receive support from the authorities, and the efforts of media regulatory and self-regulatory bodies to combat hate speech are fragmented. The CET has been attached to the Chamber of Deputies, which has further consolidated its independence. In 2021, racism against Muslims was felt most in the workplace (68%), on social networks (36%), in education/training (32%), in the media (24%) and on the streets (24%).
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
ECRI, an independent human rights monitoring body of the Council of Europe, monitors racism, discrimination, and intolerance in member states through five-year cycles. Its reports are based on documentary analyses, on-site visits and dialogue with national authorities. The sixth round focuses on effective equality, hate speech and violence, and integration, while addressing country-specific issues. Information is gathered from diverse sources rather than direct inquiries. Authorities can comment on drafts and request their views be appended.
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