Both communes over the weekend green lit the merger, with 57% of voters in Bous saying yes while in Waldbredimus 75% of those who took part in the referendum approved of the idea. A total of 1,373 people cast their vote.

Only Luxembourg nationals were able to participate in the referendum, which will create a new commune with 3,000 inhabitants. “According to electoral law, voting as part of a referendum is mandatory for all voters registered on electoral lists for legislative elections on the day of the referendum,” states the . In order to participate in Luxembourg’s legislative elections, one must hold Luxembourg nationality.

A name for the new municipality hasn’t been chosen yet but “Bous-Waldbredimus” is currently the most likely candidate.

The government has been supporting smaller communes to merge and join resources. , west of Ettelbruck, in June 2021 voted to become one municipality. A  resulting in 28 communes regrouping.

This allows them to better manage their resources, have a bigger voice and to deliver more efficient services to residents. There is a project to merge Bettendorf, Diekirch, Erpeldange, Ettelbruck and Schieren into But before a referendum can be held, the municipalities must find an agreement with the government on the financing of the project.