This study examines how third-country nationals in EMN Member Countries face skills mismatch in the labour market. It focuses on labour migrants as well as those arriving via family reunification, beneficiaries of international protection (BIP) and Beneficiaries of temporary protection (BoTP). Drawing on contributions from 25 EMN National Contact Points and using OECD comparative analysis … Continued

Although skills mismatches in Luxembourg are widely recognised as affecting the whole population, many stakeholders stress that the problem is more severe for migrants from third countries. Public debate has been limited and has focused mainly on upskilling and reskilling the population as a whole. The rate of overqualification amongst third-country nationals is higher than … Continued

This study is produced jointly by the European Migration Network (EMN) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It is prepared on the basis of national contributions from 25 EMN Member Countries, and the OECD provided supplementary information for countries not part of the EMN. Labour migration is one strategy for addressing labour … Continued

This study of European Migration Network (EMN) was prepared on the basis of national contributions from 25 EMN Member Countries. The study was complemented by a questionnaire prepared by the European Commission and submitted to three international organisations, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Red Cross … Continued

This study of European Migration Network (EMN) outlines efforts by 25 EMN Member and Observer Countries to combat trafficking in human beings. It delves into current and future strategic responses across prevention, law enforcement, and international partnerships. Trafficking in human beings constitutes a serious violation of human rights under international law and the EU Charter … Continued

A precise and detailed legal framework regulating family reunification in Luxembourg was established in 2008, with entering into force of the amended law of 29 August 2008 on free movement of persons and immigration (the Immigration Law). Until then, the right to family reunification was solely provided by the international law and regulated by administrative … Continued

This study of European Migration Network (EMN) highlights the issue of illegal employment among third-country nationals (TCNs) in EMN Member Countries from 2017 to 2022. The report details the various ways in which TCNs engage in illegal employment and the challenges faced by both workers and authorities. It offers an up-to-date analysis of key legislative … Continued

This EMN Luxembourg study examines the general approach of the Luxembourg Government towards maintaining its attractiveness for foreign talent, and especially to tackle labour shortages across the economy as a whole. It is critical that immigration continues to serve  the national interest by responding to the labour market needs and also allowing the attraction of … Continued

This EMN study examines the implementation of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) in 2023 across EMN Member Countries, offering insights into developments, challenges, and good practices. The study highlights the Directive’s critical role in providing protection to displaced persons from Ukraine following Russia’s aggression, which led to unprecedented levels of migration to the European Union.  … Continued

While trafficking in human beings of third-country nationals always entails an international component (as the (presumed) victims originate from third countries), Luxembourg does not have a national policy regarding the prevention and fight against trafficking in human beings that has an explicit international dimension within the meaning of the scope of this study.[1]   In … Continued