The Transparency Toolkit
A friendly, powerful tool for anyone who wants to request public information from Luxembourgish administrations—free, fast, and legally compliant.
Make your first request:
Outside Luxembourg? GeLATO works for you too.
About the Tool
This simple but powerful tool helps you generate legally compliant Freedom of Information requests to any public body in Luxembourg. GeLATO is based on the “Loi du 14 septembre 2018 relative à une administration transparente et ouverte”—a law that grants everyone, regardless of nationality or residence, the right to access public documents.
You don’t need to be a legal expert. GeLATO walks you through a few short questions and delivers a ready-to-send letter in French, complete with sending instructions.
Whether you’re a journalist, student, researcher, advocate—or just a curious citizen—GeLATO helps you scoop the truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GeLATO?
GeLATO is a free tool that helps you generate a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request under Luxembourgish transparency law. It’s designed for everyone—no legal training required.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. GeLATO is completely free to use, thanks to ZUG and our mission to promote public access to information.
Do I need to live in Luxembourg to use it?
No. Anyone can file a request under the law, regardless of nationality or where they live.
Does GeLATO send the request for me?
No, but it gives you a ready-to-send PDF and instructions on how to submit it via email or postal mail.