Bourgmeisterin Episode #41: Luxembourgish dictionary, part 2

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Not your typical dictionary drama, but here it is—the Luxembourger Wörterbuch found itself in the eye of a storm in 1996, courtesy of Paul Cerf’s fiery exposé. The Grand-Ducal Institute faced scrutiny for antisemitic and offensive content, with Minister Erna Hennicot-Schoepges ordering unsold copies removed. Controversy swirled—from censorship concerns to copyright disputes, sexism accusations by Guy Rewenig, and beyond. Like, wow O_o How did they manage to get out of such a rut?