Luxembourg

Chamber of Deputies

Political system
Parliamentary system
Structure of parliament
Unicameral
IPU membership
Yes
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Election results

Data on parliamentary elections, including the background, candidates, voter turnout, results and the formation of the new legislature. By default the latest election results are displayed. Select a date to view results from previous elections.

Background

Election date(s)
08 Oct 2023
Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature
24 Oct 2023
Timing of election
Upon normal expiry
Expected date of next elections
31 Oct 2028
Number of seats at stake
60
Scope of elections
Full renewal

Candidates

Number of parties contesting the election
12
Total number of candidates
649
Number of male candidates
371
Number of female candidates
278
Percentage of women candidates
42.8%

Voter turnout

Registered voters
286,739
Voters
231,344
Voter turnout
80.7%

Results

About the election

The governing coalition led by Prime Minister Xavier Bettel (see note), in power since 2013, lost its majority in the 60-member Chamber of Deputies. The Christian Social People's Party (CSV), led by Mr. Luc Frieden, remained the largest party in parliament, winning 21 seats. Prime Minister Bettel’s Democratic Party (PD/DP) followed with 14 seats. The number of women increased from 12 in 2018 (20%) to 18 in 2023 (30%). Mr. Bettel resigned as Prime Minister following the election.

On 9 October, Grand Duke Henri invited Mr. Frieden (CSV) to form a government.

The key electoral issues included the environment and combating climate change, a reduction in working hours, housing, and economic and fiscal policies.

Note:

The outgoing government comprised the PD/DP led by Mr. Bettel, the Socialist Workers' Party (POSL/LSAP) led by Health Minister Paulette Lenert, and the Greens (déi gréng), led by Housing and Culture Minister Sam Tanson. Although the PD/DP and POSL/LSAP increased their share of seats in 2023, déi gréng’s share halved, thereby depriving the governing coalition of a majority.

Percentage of seats won by largest party or coalition
35.0%
Alternation of power after elections
Yes
Number of parties in government
2
Names of parties in government
Christian Social People's Party (CSV), Democratic Party (PD/DP)

Parties or coalitions winning seats

Parties or coalitions winning seats
Political group Total
Christian Social People's Party (CSV) 21
Democratic Party (PD/DP) 14
Socialist Workers' Party (POSL/LSAP) 11
Alternative Democratic Reform Party (ADR) 5
Greens (DEI GRÉNG) 4
Pirate Party (PIRATEN) 3
The Left (DÉI LÉNK) 2
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
42
Number of women elected
18

Notes: Eighteen women were elected in the October 2023 elections. The number of women increased to 20 after the formation of the government in November.

Percentage of women elected
30.0%
Women Directly Elected
18
Other notes on the elections

Note on date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature:

The date (24 October 2023) refers to the end of the mandate of the deputies elected in 2018. Parliament was not dissolved before the 2023 elections.

Sources

New legislature

Total number of men after the election
42
Total number of women after the election
18
Percentage of women after the election
30.0%
First-term parliamentarians
20
Percentage of first-term parliamentarians
33.3%
Date of the first session
24 Oct 2023

First Speaker of the new legislature

Personal details for the first Speaker of the new legislature
Claude Wiseler (Male)
Date of birth: 30 Jan 1960
Political party
Christian Social People's Party (CSV)
Date of election
21 Nov 2023

Historical data for IPU membership

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Historical data for IPU membership
Year IPU membership
2020-09
List of values for 2020-09
No
2019-04
List of values for 2019-04
No
2018-06
List of values for 2018-06
No