The main objective of this study of the European Migration Network is to provide objective and reliable information about the pathways to citizenship for third-country nationals in Luxembourg, with a particular focus on the ordinary naturalisation procedure. The laws and regulations regarding the acquisition of nationality in Luxembourg underwent a complete overhaul in 2017, with […]
Beneficiaries of international protection travelling to and contacting authorities of their country of origin
This study offers a comparative overview of the experiences and existing practices in the EU Member States, Norway and Switzerland regarding the possible consequences on international protection status for individuals who travel to or contact the authorities in their country of origin. A beneficiary of international protection is a person who has been granted refugee […]
Migratory pathways for start-ups and innovative entrepreneurs in the EU
The main objective of this study of the European Migration Network is to provide objective and reliable information about migratory pathways for start-ups and innovative entrepreneurs to Luxembourg. Fostering start-ups and innovative enterprises is a national policy priority for Luxembourg as providing support to entrepreneurship and start-ups has been on the Luxembourgish governments’ agenda since […]
Comparative overview of national protection statuses in the EU and Norway
The main objective of this study of the European Migration Network is to provide objective and reliable information about national protection statuses in place in Luxembourg other than international protection as harmonised by the Qualification and Temporary Protection Directives. Luxembourg has integrated in the aforementioned protection system the European legal framework on protection. However, besides the international […]
Attracting and retaining international students in the EU
The main objective of this study of the European Migration Network is to provide objective and reliable information about national practices in place in Luxembourg to attract and retain third-country national students. Unlike many other EU Member States, the higher education system in Luxembourg is marked by a particular characteristic, namely the fact that the University […]
Beneficiaries of international protection travelling to their country of origin: Challenges, Policies and Practices in the EU Member States, Norway and Switzerland
The main objectives of this study of the European Migration Network are to provide objective and reliable information about beneficiaries of international protection who travel to their country of origin or come into contact with national authorities of their country of origin, and information on cases where international protection statuses were ceased leading to, for […]
Impact of visa liberalisation on countries of destination – Luxembourg
This EMN study aims to offer an overview of the luxembourgish experience with the functioning of visa-free regime. It will identify challenges, best practices and positive experience in Luxembourg and provide up-to-date information on the latest tendencies in this area of migration policy.
Labour market integration of third-country nationals in EU Member States
Luxembourg is characterized by a very specific demographic situation with 47,9% of its resident population being non-Luxembourgish nationals as of 1 January 2018. This particular circumstance makes Luxembourg the EU Member State with the highest share of non-citizens residing on its territory. At the same time, around 85% of the foreign populati on are citizens […]
(Member) States’ Approaches to Unaccompanied Minors Following Status Determination
The present report summarises the main findings of the LU Study on “(Member) States’ Approaches to Unaccompanied Minors Following Status Determination”. The legal framework in Luxembourg does not provide a specific legal status for unaccompanied minors (hereafter UAM), which is why the large majority of them apply for international protection. This allows them to stay in […]
The changing influx of asylum seekers in 2014-2016: Member State responses
The present report summarises the main findings of the LU Study on “The changing influx of asylum seekers in 2014-2016”. Applications for international protection significantly increased in Luxembourg from August 2015 onwards, the total number of applications in fact more than doubling when compared to the previous year (2.447 applicants in 2015; 1.091 in 2014). The […]
The effectiveness of return in EU Member States: challenges and good practices linked to EU rules and standards
The present report summarises the main findings of the LU Study on “The effectiveness of return in EU Member States: challenges and good practices linked to EU rules and standards”. The impact of EU rules on Luxembourg’s return policies and practices is substantial. This is not least a result of the transposition of Directive 2008/115/EC on […]
Challenges and practices for establishing applicants’ identity in the migration process
The present report summarises the main findings of the LU Study on “Challenges and practices for establishing applicants’ identity in the migration process”. For all migration procedures treated in this study, the establishment of the identity of the respective applicants is an essential element of the examination process. For all the procedures, it is obligatory for […]
