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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

Detention and alternatives to detention in international protection and return procedures

24/08/2022

In the context of migration, detention is permitted and regulated by a strict European legislative framework. Recognising the severity of the measure against the right to liberty and in order to enhance the safeguards for vulnerable persons, Member States rely increasingly on alternatives to detention. Alternatives to detention are often considered to be less resource-intensive, less intrusive for the individual, and more effective at reducing pressure on national detention systems, but their implementation comes with a series of challenges.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
alternatives to detention

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

The effectiveness of return in Belgium and other Member States (EMN)

08/08/2018

This EMN study aims at analysing the impact of EU rules on return policies and practices of Member States (including Belgium), and hence on the effectiveness of return decisions issued across the EU.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
return directive

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

The Return of Rejected Asylum Seekers in Belgium and in the EU: Challenges and Good Practices (EMN)

15/11/2016

This EMN Study examines the policies and practices in place in Belgium and in the EU to encourage the return of rejected asylum seekers, identifying the challenges and good practices associated with return.

Theme:
Asylum
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies

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

Guidelines for Monitoring and Evaluation of AVR(R) Programmes (EMN)

25/01/2016

The Guidelines – developed under the EMN Return Expert Group (REG) - propose a common methodology that Member States can follow to monitor and evaluate AVVR programmes.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
EMN Reports & Studies
Keywords:
monitoring
evaluation
AVRR
AVR

Dissemination of information on voluntary return in Belgium and in the EU: how to reach irregular migrants not in contact with the authorities (EMN)

Cover image EU synthesis on dissemination of information on voluntary return

17/09/2015

This EMN study analyses and compares the different approaches used by Member States to ensure irregular migrants are informed of options for return.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
EMN Reports & Studies
Keywords:
voluntary return

Good practices in the return and reintegration of irregular migrants in Belgium and in the EU (EMN)

Screen shot study return and readmission

11/12/2014

This focused study presents an analysis of (Member) States’ use of entry bans and readmission agreements and also identify good practices in this field, including possible synergies in the implementation of return and reintegration measures.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
entry ban
forced return
readmission agreement
return directive

The use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies in Belgium and in the EU (EMN)

Cover report EMN Study use of detention and alternatives to detention

03/11/2014

This focused study presents an analysis of (Member) States use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies and identifies similarities, differences and good practices in this field

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
alternative to detention
detention

EMN Return Experts Group (REG) Directory

01/10/2014

The REG Directory “Connecting Return Experts across Europe” gives an overview of the programmes across Europe to support return and reintegration in third countries.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
EMN Reports & Studies
Keywords:
reintegration programmes
voluntary return

The use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies in Belgium (EMN)

Cover page of EMN study on (alternatives to) detention

02/07/2014

This focused study examines the use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies in Belgium.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
alternatives to detention
detention

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

Establishing Identity for International Protection - EU synthesis (EMN)

cover synthesis report

21/02/2013

This Synthesis Report summarises the main findings of the EMN Focussed Study on Establishing Identity for International Protection: Challenges and Practices undertaken by EMN National Contact Points from 25 (Member) States.

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

Establishing Identity for International Protection: Challenges and Practices in Belgium (EMN)

cover report

25/09/2012

In this national contribution to the EMN focussed study, the Belgian Contact Point describes the issue of establishing identity of applicants for international protection and for the return of rejected asylum applicants

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

Programmes and Strategies in Belgium Fostering Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration in Third Countries (EMN)

Cover page report

01/10/2009

How is assisted return defined? How is voluntary return implemented in Belgium and what is the target group? This study examines further the political and institutional context, the legal basis as well as programs and data available on the subject.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
REAB program
migration policy
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