Minimum wage could see a €100 net increase next year

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Luxembourg's next coalition could legalise cannabis, give employees two additional days off and increase minimum wage, it has been reported.

According to radio station 100,7 DP, LSAP and déi gréng are said to be in agreement that cannabis should be made legal in Luxembourg.

It is, however, not a top priority, a member of a working group told the public radio station, and no details were given on when it could be legalised.

The proposal was made in the last days. On Wednesday or Thursday it is to be approved by coalition negotiations in the plenary meeting.

Luxembourg's main broadcaster RTL also reported there have been talks of introducing two additional holidays for all employees. One of the days is said to be a public holiday on May 9 to mark Europe Day.

It also reported the next coalition could increase minimum wage by €100 net from 1 January next year.

Earlier this year a parliamentary debate was held after a public petition calling for cannabis to be legalised for recreational use and distributed through coffee shops in Luxembourg gained enough support for it to be discussed at the Chamber.

The author of the petition, Joé Schmit, said during the debate held in July that “we have been on the wrong track for more than 40 years on cannabis – the repressive approach is a failure”.

Petitioners in parliament called for a broader "regulation" of the drug, pointing to Canada as an example.

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