This conference will explore European and Dutch experiences in supporting the early integration of applicants for international protection, with a particular focus on employment, language learning and cultural orientation. Drawing on the findings of a new EMN Inform, the event will bring together policymakers, experts and practitioners to discuss different national approaches, implementation challenges and good practices across Europe.
07/05/2026
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on the compatibility of a national residence requirement with EU equal treatment rules. The Court examined whether a 10-year residence condition could be applied to beneficiaries of international protection in order to access a social benefit. It found that the measure constitutes indirect discrimination prohibited under EU law.
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07/05/2026
DUO for a JOB has launched a national awareness campaign highlighting the persistence of discrimination in recruitment processes in Belgium. The initiative uses the format of the well-known game “Guess Who?” to illustrate how candidates may still be excluded on the basis of appearance, name, origin or accent rather than skills. The campaign is being rolled out in May across public spaces, including stations and metro networks in several Belgian cities.
20/03/2026
On 20 March 2026, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved a draft law that would link the level of social assistance granted to beneficiaries of subsidiary and temporary protection to their participation in integration efforts through the Individual Social Integration Project (ISIP). Under the proposal, the amount of social assistance could be adjusted depending on the efforts made by the beneficiary to integrate.
19/03/2026
Deze ad hoc vraag onderzoekt de verschillen in toegang tot sociale bijstand voor vluchtelingen, subsidiair beschermden en begunstigden van tijdelijke bescherming. Tevens wordt gekeken naar de redenen die worden gegeven voor deze verschillen en of er plannen of voorstellen zijn om in de nabije toekomst verder onderscheid voor deze groepen in te voeren.
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12/03/2026
Deze studie onderzoekt competentiematching voor migranten in België als onderdeel van een bredere Europese analyse binnen het kader van het EMN. Ze richt zich op hoe beleidsmaatregelen en initiatieven de kwalificaties en vaardigheden van migranten afstemmen op de behoeften van de arbeidsmarkt. De analyse houdt rekening met zowel verticale als horizontale mismatches, waarbij vaardigheden of studierichtingen niet overeenkomen met de vereisten van een functie. Ze identificeert belangrijke uitdagingen, evenals geleerde lessen en goede praktijken om duurzame arbeidsmarktintegratie te ondersteunen via betere competentiematching.
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01/01/2026
From 1 January 2026, the Onder1Dak project, which promotes co-housing between private homeowners and recognised refugees in Flanders, has restarted following renewed support from the Flemish Minister for Civic Integration and Integration. The initiative aims to facilitate access to housing while supporting the social and professional integration of recognised refugees.
01/07/2020
In 2003 nam de Raad Richtlijn 2003/109/EG inzake langdurig ingezetenen aan om de integratie van derdelanders die legaal in de EU verblijven te bevorderen. Veertien jaar na de inwerkingtreding voerde EMN Luxemburg een studie uit over de implementatie van deze richtlijn in 23 EU-lidstaten, waaronder België.
