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Fostering sustainable labour market integration of migrants in Belgium: Skills matching policies and instruments

12/03/2026

This study examines skills matching for migrants in Belgium as part of a broader European-level analysis conducted within the framework of the EMN. It focuses on how policies and initiatives align migrants’ qualifications and skills with labour market needs. The analysis considers both vertical and horizontal mismatches, where skills or fields of study do not correspond to job requirements. It identifies key challenges, as well as lessons learned and good practices, in supporting sustainable labour market integration through improved skills matching.

Theme:
Integration
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
labour market integration
third country national
migrants' skills
matching
mismatch
qualification
language requirement
skills recognition
gender

Integration of applicants for international protection in the labour market

05/10/2023

This study offers a thorough and current examination of the legislation, policies and practices related to the integration of international protection applicants into the job market in EMN Member Countries. It offers an overview of the various stakeholders responsible for implementing labour market accessibility and highlights both the challenges encountered and examples of good practices.

Theme:
Integration
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
labour market integration
labour shortages
waiting period
labour market access
discrimination

Integration of Migrant Women

12/09/2022

To what extent do Member States consider the distinct situation of migrant women in their integration policies and measures? This study focuses on the main areas covered by the EU Action plan on Integration and Inclusion 2021-2027 that support the integration of migrant women for example in education and training, employment and skills, health and housing as these are considered by the Action Plan the base for societal integration.

Theme:
Integration
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
migrant women

Impact of visa liberalisation on countries of destination (EMN)

29/03/2019

This EMN study aims to identify challenges, best practices and positive experiences in different Member States and Norway on the impact of visa liberalisation. The study covers Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries which have successfully concluded visa liberalisation dialogues according to the relevant action plans and roadmaps.

Theme:
Data & Statistics
Borders & Visa
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
visa liberalisation
visa policy

The labour market integration of third-country nationals in Belgium and in the EU (EMN)

20/02/2019

This EMN study examines the measures in place in the Member States and Norway to facilitate the integration of third-country nationals on the labour market. The study also identifies good practices from public and private actors.

Theme:
Integration
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
labour market
labour market integration

Challenges and practices for establishing identity in the migration process (EMN)

15/01/2018

The Belgian Contact Point of the European Migration Network has published a report on challenges and practices for establishing identity in the migration process. The report served as the Belgian contribution to an EU Synthesis report on the topic, which compares national policies, legislation and practices on the subject in 25 EU Member States and Norway. 

Theme:
International Protection
Borders & Visa
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
identification

Integration of beneficiaries of international protection into the labour market in Belgium and in the EU (EMN)

26/05/2016

This EMN study describes the labour market participation of beneficiaries of international protection and provides an overview of support measures that can facilitate labour market participation.

Theme:
Integration
Asylum
Migration
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
labour market access
labour market integration
support measures

Migrant access to social security - policy and practice in Belgium and the EU (EMN)

Cover page of synthesis report Migrants' Access to Social Security

21/02/2014

This study provides an overview of the social security entitlements of certain categories of immigrants in Belgium. It also analyses the socio-economic position of immigrants in Belgium.

Theme:
Economic migration
Integration
Data & Statistics
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
social security

Visa Policy as Migration Channel - EU synthesis (EMN)

26/10/2012

This Synthesis Report summarises the main findings of the National Reports for the EMN Study on Visa Policy as Migration Channel undertaken by EMN National Contact Points from 21 Member States.

Theme:
Borders & Visa
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
visa policy

EMN report: Visa policy as migration channel in Belgium

cover visa study

13/10/2011

This study examines the impact of the visa policy on legal and illegal migration in Belgium. It is limited to nationals from third countries, with exception of family members of EU nationals or Belgians. Short-stay visas of max. 3 months and D visas for stays of more than 3 months are discussed

Theme:
Borders & Visa
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
visa policy
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