New Approaches to Labour Market Integration of Migrants and Refugees

The integration of migrants and refugees into the labour market remains a critical challenge for EU countries. This study reviews recent academic research on effective policies to remove the barriers that hinder migrant integration in host countries. The study identifies nine key integration challenges, discusses existing evidence and provides policy implications. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL).