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Factsheet for measure LU-2022-11/2337 – measures in Luxembourg
Country | Luxembourg , applies nationwide |
Time period | Open ended, started on 12 March 2022 |
Context | War in Ukraine |
Type | Other initiatives or policies |
Category |
Measures to prevent social hardship
– Keeping or obtaining a safe home |
Author | Patrick Thill (LISER) and Eurofound |
Measure added | 19 May 2022 (updated 20 June 2022) |
As part of the reception of people fleeing the war in Ukraine, procedures have been put in place to receive and support displaced persons from Ukraine, including those who have already arrived. These include registration, transport, care, accommodation, schooling for children, and access to employment. As regards accommodation, the government has set up an emergency reception centre to house people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
The emergency reception centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It offers shelter for the first few days and meals and basic necessities for people wishing to seek protection in Luxembourg. Pets are allowed and will be taken care of by the veterinary services. Afterwards, people are referred to ONA's (Office national de l'accueil) accommodation network and local public and private initiatives. In this context, all Luxembourg residents who have offered or are offering to host Ukrainian nationals in their homes are invited to contact the Hotline managed by Caritas and Red Cross with the support of the Ministry for Family, Integration and the Greater Region.
Regarding the people hosting Ukrainian refugees are acting in solidarity and therefore do not receive any compensation. In order to be allowed to host refugees, people must offer rooms with a minimum surface of nine square meters and a minimum duration of three months. When a resident welcomes a refugee, he/she must make a declaration to the town hall. As far as refugees are concerned, they can only receive help after having obtained the temporary status of international protection. Once this is done, they have vouchers for food, clothing and medical expenses. In addition, they have €200 monthly for living expenses.
No information available.
Workers | Businesses | Citizens |
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Does not apply to workers | Does not apply to businesses |
Migrants or refugees
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Actors | Funding |
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National government
Other social actors (e.g. NGOs) Local / regional government |
National funds
Other |
Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:
Trade unions | Employers' organisations | |
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Role | No involvement | No involvement |
Form | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
No information available.
No information available.
This case is sector-specific
Economic area | Sector (NACE level 2) |
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I - Accommodation And Food Service Activities | I55 Accommodation |
This case is not occupation-specific.
Citation
Eurofound (2022), Emergency shelter for refugees, measure LU-2022-11/2337 (measures in Luxembourg), EU PolicyWatch, Dublin, https://static.eurofound.europa.eu/covid19db/cases/LU-2022-11_2337.html
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