New initiatives promote migrant integration and social cohesion in Luxembourg

_European Commission News


11 AMIF projects launched in 2025 

In 2024, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Family, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception – in collaboration with the National Reception Office and the Directorate General of Immigration – launched a call for projects to be supported by the European Commission’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). 

11 projects selected under this call have since begun their activities. These projects cover several areas related to migrant integration, including the promotion of anti-racism, the delivery of intercultural training, provision of language learning support and protection of unaccompanied minors. Further information on these projects can be found online here

Three new national action plans to promote an inclusive society 

The Luxembourg government is adopting three national action plans to promote social inclusion, all led by the Ministry of Family, Solidarity and Living Together. The plans are expected to address the needs of the wider population, including migrants, who remain an important focus of national inclusion policies. 

The National action plan to combat poverty aims to reduce poverty and social exclusion through measures supporting income, essential services, education, and employment, including for migrants who may face additional barriers. The National action plan against discrimination and racism sets out measures to prevent and address discrimination, with particular attention on protecting vulnerable groups. The Plan on living together aims to strengthen social cohesion and intercultural dialogue, promoting civic participation and mutual understanding among all residents. 

New toolbox helps municipalities to tackle racism 

The Ministry of family, solidarity, living together and hospitality, in collaboration with the Association de Soutien aux Travailleurs Immigrés (ASTI) and the Association Luxembourgeoise pour le Dialogue Interculturel (ALDIC), developed a dedicated anti-racist toolbox for Luxembourg’s municipalities.  

The toolbox offers a concrete, comprehensive guide to combatting racism at the local level, providing clear, accessible information and actionable strategies to promote respect and tolerance. It guides municipalities through four key phases: informing themselves, questioning their practices, training their teams and taking practical action.  

The Biergerpakt: A voluntary commitment to an inclusive society 

On 20 September the Biergerpakt Orientation Day brought together 659 participants at the European Convention Centre in Luxembourg to advance a more inclusive, connected city. The event featured interactive workshops on social entrepreneurship, volunteering, combating discrimination, and fostering political participation, providing practical tools for community engagement and active citizenship. 

The Biergerpakt is a voluntary citizens’ pact introduced by the 2023 law on intercultural living together. It invites adults living or working in Luxembourg to commit to promoting intercultural living. Migrant signatories can access the programme’s free modules on life in Luxembourg, languages, civic participation, cultural norms, and administrative procedures. 

People displaced from Ukraine in the Labour market and education system 

Representatives of Family, Interior, and National Education Ministries shared statistics on the presence of people displaced from Ukraine in Luxembourg’s labour market and education system, in response to MP questions. 

The figures note that as of 31 July 2025, Luxembourg has welcomed 3 671 people from Ukraine. Among those aged 15 – 64, 31.4% are employed. Regarding education, a total of 958 Ukrainian children are currently enrolled in Luxembourg schools, with 477 in primary school and 481 in secondary school. 



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