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Only in Luxembourg: "Green New Deal" protesters interrupt state of the nation speech

2009-04-21

Only in Luxembourg: "Green New Deal" protesters interrupt state of the nation speech

Luxembourg's prime minister was visibly unhappy during the state of the nation speech this afternoon when two Greenpeace members walked up besides him and unfolded banners demanding a "Green New Deal now". According to wort.lu, he addressed the parliament's president and asked if "something like this could also happen in London, Brussels or Paris? I don't think so!" It's interesting he didn't mention Strasbourg. ;)

So what's this "Green New Deal" about? I had a look at Greenpeace Luxembourg's website, but it doesn't mention anything on the front page or under "Actualités"*. The last entry on their blog dates back to April 2nd. Could something like this happen anywhere else? I don't think so!

Using the search function, I finally found this site which is all about climate change and raises the valid question of whether or not Luxembourg - as one of the richest nations - is doing enough. I'll get back to this topic another day.


*Update April 22nd: Their website has now been updated.

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