Group photo; Credit: MFSVA

On Wednesday 23 September 2026, Luxembourg's Ministry of Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception announced that more than 1,000 Biergerpakt members had attended the latest Orientation Day at the European Convention Center Luxembourg (ECCL).

Held on Saturday 19 September 2026, the event brought together representatives of Luxembourg ministries, public administrations and associations across 54 information stands, where participants could learn about administrative procedures, the country's institutions and community life in Luxembourg.

The programme centred on three areas: learning; exchanging; and interacting. Participants could take part in workshops covering social entrepreneurship and citizen initiatives, volunteering, the fight against discrimination, political participation and environmental protection.

The event also featured "Meet & Talk" sessions addressing aspects of everyday life in Luxembourg, including neighbourhood relations, civic participation, a sense of belonging and Luxembourgish culture. The "Meet & Connect" activity focused on networking and intercultural exchange between participants.

Opening the Orientation Day, Luxembourg's Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception Max Hahn described the Biergerpakt as "a central pillar of intercultural living together in Luxembourg".

"It embodies civic engagement in the service of a more inclusive and supportive society. This pact shows that living together is not only a right, but also a shared responsibility to build a common future together," he added.

Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs Xavier Bettel also attended the event. He highlighted diversity as one of Luxembourg's strengths and its role in building an open and supportive society respectful of differences.

The Biergerpakt aims to strengthen intercultural living together in Luxembourg and is open to residents and cross-border workers aged eighteen and over, noted the ministry, adding that its activities are designed to encourage interaction and a better understanding of life in Luxembourg.

According to the ministry, the Biergerpakt currently has more than 7,000 members, with participation continuing to grow. The programme forms part of the ministry's wider initiatives to promote intercultural living together and solidarity.

For further information, visit Biergerpakt.