CET Report: 197 New Discrimination Complaints Filed in Luxembourg in 2024

The Centre for Equal Treatment (CET) has reported a steady flow of discrimination complaints in 2024, underlining ongoing challenges in ensuring equality across Luxembourg.

According to its annual report submitted to the government and the Chamber of Deputies, the CET received 197 new applications between January and December 2024 — processing a total of 222 cases over the year.
The report reveals that 31% of complaints came from women, 37% from men, and 32% from organizations. Most applicants were aged between 41 and 50. In terms of nationality, 42% were EU citizens, 22% Luxembourgish, and 14% from non-EU countries.

When broken down by category, the “other” group — including cases outside CET’s jurisdiction such as nationality-based discrimination — topped the list with 49 cases. Ethnic origin (44 cases, 20%) and disability (40 cases, 18%) followed as the main grounds of discrimination.

The report highlights that employment (34%) and access to goods and services (33%) remain the most common areas where discrimination occurs. The CET successfully resolved or redirected 28% of cases, while 21% remained open at the end of the year. In 14%, no discrimination was established, and 10% were closed due to ongoing legal proceedings or jurisdictional limits.

Founded in 2006, the CET operates independently to promote and protect equal treatment regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age. The 2024 report shows that while Luxembourg continues to strengthen its equality framework, discrimination remains a complex issue requiring sustained attention and awareness.  

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