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Signature collection launched for petition against restrictions on the analysis of court decisions
The civic organization VENIA announces that the official signature collection for petition No. 4067 has been opened on the website of the Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies. The petition opposes provisions of draft law No. 8721, which would introduce criminal liability for using data from court decisions to analyze, compare, or evaluate judicial practices. We believe…
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“Kaffi mat der Police”: dialogue or expectation management?
I attended the “Kaffi mat der Police” event organized by Luxembourg Police (officially: Kaffi mat der Police). The format is intended as informal communication with citizens over coffee, without protocol or barriers. In practice, it is an interesting indicator: how willing is the police to engage in real dialogue rather than symbolic interaction? Gare district:…
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Luxembourg Between Protection and Restrictions: The Paradox of Freedom of Expression
In recent years, Luxembourg has demonstrated a formal commitment to European standards for the protection of freedom of expression and public participation. One of the key elements of this policy has been the implementation of the EU-wide anti-SLAPP initiative — a mechanism designed to protect journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society activists from the…
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🕊 In Luxembourg, we propose naming a bridge after Boris Nemtsov
The memory of a Russian human rights defender and a symbol of civic courage comes alive in the very heart of Luxembourg City. 📌 Our organization’s initiative Our organization has sent an official letter to the Mayor and members of the City Council of Luxembourg, proposing to name the unnamed bridge between Rue Henri Dunant…
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We Call for Sanctions Against GPB International S.A. Due to Its Links with the Russian Financial System
We have submitted a formal appeal to the Chambre des Députés calling for the immediate consideration of sanctions against the bank GPB International S.A., registered in the very center of Luxembourg. This is not merely a financial institution, but a structure linked to Gazprombank — one of the key elements of Russia’s financial system. Sanctions…
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VENIA — Values, Engagement, Norms, Inclusion, Assistance
We have created a non-profit organization. VENIA, translated from Latin, means “grace” or “mercy”; the word is derived from Venus — love. The association aims to: Ensure the protection of human rights, in particular by providing legal assistance to victims, representing and defending them before competent judicial authorities, and supporting vulnerable groups; Conduct awareness campaigns…