At the general election of 12 June 1994, the CSV and the LSAP remained the two strongest parties and received 21 and 17 seats respectively.[1] The third-placed party, the Democratic Party, received only 12 Deputies in the new Chamber.[1]The Greens (Déi Gréng GLEI/GAP) and the "action committee" ADR (Aktiounskomitee fir Demokratie a Rentegerechtegkeet) each received five representatives in the parliament.[1] The CSV and LSAP decided to continue their coalition: the Santer-Poos partnership entered its third legislative period.[1]
The government was later reshuffled after Jacques Santer was appointed president of the European Commission on 23 January 1995.[1] The European Council of heads of state and of government, in Brussels on 15 July 1994, had designated the Luxembourgish Prime Minister to this post to succeed Jacques Delors.[1]
Foreign policy
The government's policy was marked by the implementation of the Maastricht Treaty and the enlargement and deepening of the European Union.[2] It aimed to reaffirm Luxembourg's place in a united Europe that was respectful of differences.[2] Luxembourg wanted to be a full partner, while preserving its identity and specificity.[2]
Domestic policy
Domestically, the government was faced with a considerable need for public investments, especially with regards to roads, schools infrastructure, the hospital sector and refuse collection and waste-water infrastructure.[2] The key points of government action were, apart from improvement of infrastructure, educational reform, environmental protection, the modernisation of public administration as well as family policy and social security.[2]
