PARLIAMENTARY WORK
Alex was spokesperson on defence policy responsible for several bills:
816 million euros are being invested in the second GovSat-2 communications satellite.
The working conditions, recruitment, remuneration of volunteer soldiers, as well as compensation for overseas missions, were improved.
He spoke out in favour of a strong industrial strategy in defence.
As spokesperson on housing, he took positions on several important files:
For first-time buyers, the “Bëllegen Akt” was increased from 30,000 to 40,000 euros and the deductibility of mortgage interest was adjusted.
For tenants, a housing allowance for young people starting their careers was introduced. The criteria for accessing publicly funded housing were revised, and landlords and tenants now split the agency fees.
A VEFA programme of 480 million euros up to 2027 was launched with the aim of acquiring around 800 homes.
Other important projects in Parliament were and are:
The reform of access to the judiciary, to enable the recruitment of more judges.
In the environmental field, he is rapporteur for the amendment to the Nature Conservation Act, to make it possible to build housing and infrastructure more and more quickly in urban areas.
Alex will also become spokesperson for the reform of juvenile criminal law..
