Trump government is said to have “put pressure on companies” in Luxembourg
The government confirms that companies in Luxembourg have been put under pressure on the US side in order to unscrew diversity programs. Opposite the « Tageblatt » had already confirmed the US embassy in Luxembourg to « want to check all contracts and subsidies », « to ensure that they are in line with the latest executive orders in the White House ». These are said to be companies that have contracts with the message or have applied for grants from it.
On the first day of his term in office, US President Donald Trump signed an executive arrangement that Diversity, equality and inclusion programs of the state should end. He also extended this measure to the private sector.
In contrast to the US government, Equal Opportunities Minister Yurika Backes wants to stimulate companies in Luxembourg to rely more on diversity. Photo: Gerry Huberty
The local government is said to have learned about the fact that companies in Luxembourg are now also affected by the executive arrangement, the local government is in the Joint answer from Equal Opportunities Minister Yuriko Backes (DP) and Minister of Economics Lex Delles (DP) On the parliamentary question by Sam Tanson and Joëlle Welminger (Déi Gréng). These companies have been contacted « with the intention of exerting direct or indirect pressure on companies regarding their commitment in terms of diversity, equality and inclusion ».
Luxembourg government even wants to reinforce diversity standards
The Luxembourg government continues to work on the side of the companies that support DEI measures and see them as a « profit ». The government is planning “accompanying instruments” with regard to positive measures in favor of equality between men and women. These aim at “an inclusive economy” and an “equivalent society”. The two ministries indicate that these are voluntary programs.
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In addition, Luxembourg is a privileged partner of the Diversity Charter Lëtzebuergwhich encourages public and private organizations to work more gently in terms of diversity. The government also emphasizes that there is a legal framework that provides for the fight against discrimination. In addition, in companies, not only diversity staff would benefit and they would not only be « purely a question of morality », but also economically would benefit companies from DEI programs.
