Youth policy in Luxembourg addresses social inclusion through a transversal approach. While there is no single, comprehensive strategy specifically dedicated to the social inclusion of young people, inclusion and social cohesion are explicitly identified as core objectives of youth policy in the national legal framework. Measures relevant to young people’s social inclusion are embedded across different policy areas, notably education (including non-formal education), employment, social protection, health and housing, reflecting the understanding that social inclusion is a multidimensional issue (see Sections 4.1 and 4.2). Collectively, these measures form a policy framework that strengthens rights and participation of children and youth, combats poverty, discrimination, and exclusion, enhances digital access and skills and supports diverse and vulnerable groups through inclusive measures.

The chapter highlights how Luxembourg combines universal welfare measures with targeted support to address risks of social exclusion among young people. Most financial benefits and social services are designed for the population at large rather than exclusively for young people; however, they are particularly relevant for disadvantaged youth, such as those at risk of poverty, with low educational attainment or with a migrant background. Recent policy developments place increased emphasis on access to rights and services, participation in social and community life, and the prevention of long-term exclusion, with a view to strengthening social cohesion and reducing inequalities (see Sections 4.3 and 4.4).