Max Hahn, Luxembourg's Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees; Credit: MFSVA

On Thursday 26 March 2026, Luxembourg's Ministry of Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees organised the first edition of the "Plateforme Associative" (Association Platform).

Bringing together associations working in the field of intercultural living together, partner organisations and project leaders to promote exchange and networking among the various stakeholders, the event also provided an opportunity to present the six projects selected for the 2025 call for projects, "Promoting Cultural Diversity and (Re)discovering Luxembourg".

In his welcome address, Max Hahn, Luxembourg's Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees emphasised that living together truly comes to life only on the ground, through the concrete commitment of associations and citizens. He praised the richness and diversity of the selected projects before officially announcing the launch of the Association Platform, designed to facilitate exchanges between associations, raise the profile of projects and encourage new collaborations.

According to the ministry, the Association Platform provides both an opportunity to showcase new initiatives and a space for regular meetings and exchanges between associations active in the field of intercultural living together. It aims to bring together association stakeholders once or twice a year.

Designed as a horizontal exchange platform, it specifically aims to:

  • offer emerging associations a space for visibility and networking, while allowing more experienced organisations to share their achievements and best practices;
  • promote and share best practices from various instruments of intercultural living together, including calls for projects, agreements and grants;
  • foster communication where associations, partners and institutions are on an equal footing to share, learn and co-create;
  • strengthen the common framework for work and cooperation among all stakeholders in intercultural living together.

The 2025 call for projects was structured around two main areas of focus:

1. Promoting certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe or similar initiatives: this area aimed to support projects seeking to promote the Council of Europe's certified Cultural Routes, with the goal of highlighting local Luxembourgish networks that implement the fundamental values ​​of intercultural living together: mutual respect, tolerance, solidarity, social cohesion and the fight against racism and all forms of discrimination. Projects could take various forms, such as interactive and immersive experiences, travelling exhibitions, themed guided tours or cross-border collaborations.

Two projects were selected in this area:

Zentrum fir politesch Bildung (ZpB) - Living Library Luxembourg

Volunteers who have experienced discrimination become "living books", sharing their personal stories during meetings organised in symbolic locations. Rooted in the European Cultural Routes, the project contributes to greater mutual understanding and a more inclusive society.

Wecitizens - Urban Alternatives

Twelve participatory urban walks explore the Council of Europe's certified Cultural Routes in Luxembourg, inviting residents to share their memories, experiences and connection to the routes. Accompanied by mediators, historians and illustrators, these stories are transformed into multilingual comic strips, at the crossroads of living memory, heritage and civic creation.

2. Transmission and enrichment of Luxembourgish traditions: this area aimed to encourage encounters and exchanges between Luxembourgish traditions and cultural diversity, in order to strengthen the sense of local belonging and foster the creation of bridges between different cultural and linguistic communities. Four projects were selected in this area:

Radio ARA - Bourgmeisterin Fireside Chats

Bi-monthly evenings where Luxembourgish history and culture come alive through dialogue with historians and contemporary figures. Blending storytelling, discussions and gatherings around themes such as spring rituals or local customs are offered at these participatory events, which are also broadcast as podcasts, building bridges between generations and communities.

ALDIC - Kultur Mosaik Lëtzebuerg

Young people collect oral histories from older people to preserve Luxembourgish traditions that are often little known or unwritten. Intergenerational encounters and creative formats give rise to a multilingual illustrated book and an educational game, presented at local events in various municipalities.

Sportunity asbl - Chemins Croisés

Intergenerational and intercultural walks traverse different regions of Luxembourg, bringing together residents, refugees and newcomers around an event rooted in Luxembourgish tradition. Each walk becomes a moment of sharing and dialogue, combining gentle physical activity, exploring the local area and strengthening social bonds.

Onperfekt SIS - Traditioun (on)perfekt – Lëtzebuerg tëschent Bouneschlupp & Bubble Tea

This participatory project revisits Luxembourgish traditions with a contemporary and inclusive perspective, highlighting cuisine, language and social customs. In partnership with Anne's Kitchen and the Binsfeld Rural Museum, it collects community recipes, organises workshops blending heritage and contemporary creation, and culminates in an interactive exhibition accessible to all.

The projects have a duration of 20 months: they began on 1 November 2025 and will end on 30 June 2027.