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Réunion à Luxembourg de la Commission des pétitions.

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Overview of the Debate

The debate in Luxembourg’s Chamber of Deputies concerns a citizen petition (4986 signatures) calling for the creation of an independent multidisciplinary commission of inquiry to examine the “health, statistical, scientific and political reality” of the Covid-19 period, with a strong focus on Covid vaccines.

Main Arguments Presented in Favor of the Petition

1) Challenge to vaccine effectiveness and the pandemic narrative

The petition presenter argues that historical declines in infectious disease mortality (in Canada, England, and the U.S.) occurred before vaccines were introduced. From this, they conclude that vaccines did not drive reductions in infectious diseases or gains in life expectancy.

2) Claims of harms from Covid vaccination

The presenter claims that large numbers of vaccinated people experienced adverse effects, including serious outcomes such as:

  • cardiac issues
  • menstrual disruption
  • other chronic conditions

They further argue that vaccine safety reporting and evaluation were inadequate or misleading.

3) “Plandemic” / manipulation thesis

The presenter claims Covid was not a natural event, but rather a planned operation, citing planned vaccination efforts by institutions (including European Commission timelines and earlier WHO-related planning exercises). They also allege misinformation and coercion.

4) Methodological and transparency demands for an inquiry

The petition calls for:

  • a multidisciplinary commission (e.g., demography/statistics/health sciences plus other fields)
  • independence safeguards to avoid conflicts of interest
  • a forensic-style verification of vaccine contents and related evidence, including allegations such as:
    • nanoparticles/graphene oxide
    • undeclared components

Questions and Counter-Positions Raised During the Debate

1) How to define independence and commission scope

Deputies raised questions about:

  • which disciplines would be included
  • what should be prioritized
  • how independence would be determined
  • how subgroups would be organized

2) Astrid Stückelberger’s contribution (WHO perspective)

Astrid Stückelberger argues that past research lacked sufficient breadth of expertise and that “pandemic” analysis should not be limited to a virus-only framework. She emphasizes:

  • multiple typologies
  • methodological diversity
  • criticism of what she describes as “censorship” and a lack of experts/instruments with the right capabilities

3) Skepticism from other deputies regarding rejection of all vaccines

One intervention challenged the idea that all vaccines worldwide should be rejected, citing polio as an example where vaccines are necessary.

Minister of Health’s Response (Martine Deprez)

1) Calls for transparency rather than a new inquiry

The Minister argues that Luxembourg’s vaccine adverse-event reporting does not support the petition’s framing. She emphasizes:

  • transparency with the EMA
  • production documentation

2) Context of the government’s approach

She states that the government has pursued:

  • policy reviews
  • resilience strategies She also references existing parliamentary/government initiatives and evaluations.

3) Ongoing dispute over vaccine contents and accountability

The petitioner insists that the key issue is what is actually inside vaccine vials, linking this to alleged accountability failures and democratic freedoms. The Minister, by contrast, takes a more institutional/policy-focused stance.

Overall Outcome and Thrust of the Session

The session did not resolve the disagreement; it clarified the core division:

  • Petitioners’ side: A multidisciplinary, truly independent commission should investigate vaccine content, decision-making, reported harms, and alleged manipulation during Covid.

  • Government/ministry side: The emphasis is on existing oversight mechanisms, transparency via the EMA, and the view that Luxembourg managed the crisis relatively well—while rejecting the need for the specific commission requested.

Presenters or Contributors

  • Martine Deprez (Minister of Health)
  • Francine Closener (Chair of the Petitions Committee)
  • Gilles Baum (Chair of the Committee)
  • Mr. Goudjil (petition presenter)
  • Astrid Stückelberger
  • Mrs. Schuss
  • Mr. Schaaf
  • Mrs. Kempf
  • Mrs. Lehnert
  • Mrs. Lennert
  • Mrs. Bernard
  • Norem Hahn (conclusions)

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