Réiserbann

English Translation

The Municipal Council meeting of 5 May 2026 focused mainly on the convention with SICONA, temporary traffic regulations, budget adjustments, and personnel matters. In addition, the municipality purchased a plot of land as a land reserve to enable exchanges for other plots intended for public purposes when needed.

Regarding several other agenda items, we would like to provide some further explanations:

1.11 Annual Report of the Sports Coordinator

The annual report of the Sports Coordinator clearly demonstrates how much work, commitment, and development are invested in sports within our municipality. Coordinating the many stakeholders—from clubs, schools, and childcare structures to citizens themselves—is an important task that can ensure greater transparency and better cooperation. The Greens welcome the fact that the coordinator harmonises sports activities, expands leisure opportunities, and strengthens volunteer engagement. The role of mediator between the municipality, ministries, and intermunicipal partners is an important element in creating a modern and vibrant sports environment.

As the opposition, it is important to us that the majority supports the coordinator’s work through clear priorities, realistically planned infrastructure development, and a consistent focus on the needs of citizens and local clubs. The Sports Coordinator must continue to have the necessary resources to fully carry out his mission and to promote a sports sector that is inclusive, dynamic, and sustainable, while genuinely strengthening social cohesion within our municipality. The Greens would like to thank Mr. Jerry Bucari for his valuable work.

1.12, 1.13 Annual Reports – Climate & Nature Pact

The Climate & Nature Pact is an important opportunity for our municipality to take concrete steps towards greater sustainability, biodiversity, and energy efficiency. The report shows that many initiatives have been launched, ranging from analysing municipal emissions and optimising infrastructure to supporting local projects in the fields of nature conservation and climate protection. This is positive and deserves recognition.

It is also encouraging that the municipality collaborates with clubs, schools, and other partners to strengthen awareness and involve citizens more actively in climate policy. The Pact provides a clear framework that promotes transparency and a professional approach.

However, the report also clearly shows that, after many years during which progress was rather slow, the majority is finally beginning to fully exploit the Pact’s potential. Their priorities and strategy for actually achieving the objectives have become clearer, which is essential for establishing a coherent long-term direction.

We, the Greens, call on the municipality to continue acting consistently: with a realistically planned energy and mobility strategy, strong support for citizens and associations, and clearly defined monitoring that makes results transparent. The Climate & Nature Pact must not become a paper tiger; it must lead to concrete improvements in quality of life and the natural environment within our municipality. We are pleased that the municipality is making more courageous and sustainable use of the Pact’s instruments and we will continue to support these efforts to implement climate protection measures in Roeser.

4.01 Traffic-Calming Measures in Roeser and Rue Schlammestee

The traffic-calming measure at the entrance to Roeser on Rue Schlammestee is an important step that our group has been calling for for a long time. It is positive that the municipality has finally responded and implemented the first concrete measure to improve residents’ safety.

However, this must not remain an isolated project. Other village entrances—particularly the road from Alzingen towards Roeser and those from Hellange and Crauthem—remain extremely dangerous. The risk for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists is still high, and urgent action is needed.

The Greens call on the majority not to fall into a waiting mode after this first step but to remain consistent. Safety must not be considered selectively or only in isolated locations; it must be guaranteed throughout the entire municipality. The Greens will continue to advocate for the dangerous sections to be treated as a priority in order to ensure safe, liveable, and sustainable mobility throughout our municipality.