Background information

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.

Content of measure

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.

Use of measure

No information available.

Target groups

Workers	Businesses	Citizens
Does not apply to workers	Does not apply to businesses	Migrants or refugees

Actors and funding

Actors	Funding
National government Other social actors (e.g. NGOs) Local / regional government	National funds Other

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

	Trade unions	Employers' organisations
Role	No involvement	No involvement
Form	Not applicable	Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

• No involvement
• Main level of involvement: N/A

Involvement

No information available.

Views and reactions

No information available.

Sectors and occupations

This case is not occupation-specific.

Sources

• 24 February 2022: Reception of people - Ukraine (maee.gouvernement.lu)