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1. Existence of a national strategy on social inclusion

2. Scope and contents

3. Responsible authority

4. Revisions/updates

Existence of a national strategy on social inclusion

Luxembourg does not have a single national strategy dedicated exclusively to the social inclusion of young people. Instead, young people’s social inclusion is addressed through a combination of youth-specific measures and broader social, employment and equality policies that explicitly take into account situations of vulnerability affecting young people.

For young people, this approach means that social inclusion policies primarily focus on preventing long-term exclusion during key life transitions, in particular the transition from education to employment, access to housing, and participation in society. Rather than being framed as a stand-alone youth strategy, these orientations are embedded in a set of coordinated policy frameworks that identify children and young people as priority target groups, notably through the National Action Plan for the prevention and fight against poverty.  

Scope and contents

Main strategic orientations relevant to young people:

Preventing disengagement and supporting transitions to employment

A central strategic orientation concerns the prevention of early disengagement and the support of young people during transitions from education to employment. Policies in this area aim to reduce the risk of long-term exclusion by providing guidance, training opportunities and pathways back into education or towards employment for young people facing difficulties, notably through state-supported measures focusing on transitions to employment and education (see 4.6 for example like the Youth guarantee or transition-related measures National Youth Service (SNJ)).

Addressing housing-related risks of exclusion

Access to affordable and stable housing is recognised as a key determinant of social inclusion for young people. Strategic orientations in this field aim to prevent homelessness among young people and to support those facing housing insecurity, particularly during the transition to independent living. While housing policies are generally addressed to the population as a whole, children and young people are explicitly identified as priority groups in measures addressing housing exclusion and homelessness, including under the 2025 National Action Plan for the Prevention and Fight against Poverty, which treats housing as a cross-cutting priority and reinforces coordination between housing and social services.

Promoting Inclusion and equal opportunities 

Social inclusion strategies also address discrimination and unequal access to rights and services that increase the risk of exclusion for certain groups of young people. National policy frameworks targeting discrimination based on origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity contribute to improving access to education, employment, health care and participation in society. These include national action plan on integration and living together, anti-racism, the rights of persons with disabilities, and LGBTIQ+ equality.

Supporting participation and social cohesion

Beyond material and socio-economic factors, social inclusion strategies emphasise participation in social, cultural and community life. Policies in this area aim to strengthen young people’s sense of belonging, civic engagement and social participation, particularly at local level. Youth work, non-formal education and participatory approaches are recognised as important tools for reaching young people who may not benefit from mainstream services.

Responsible authorities

Responsibility for the strategic orientations relevant to the social inclusion of young people is shared across several ministries, reflecting the transversal nature of the issue. Measures related to employment and labour market integration are coordinated by the ministry responsible for labour and employment, in cooperation with the National Employment Agency (ADEM). Youth-specific prevention and transition measures are coordinated by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, notably through the National Youth Service (SNJ).

Policies addressing social inclusion, non-discrimination and equal opportunities for young people are coordinated by the Ministry of Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees, in cooperation with other relevant ministries. This includes the coordination of national action plans targeting poverty prevention, integration, anti-racism, disability rights and LGBTIQ+ equality, which aim to reduce structural barriers to inclusion and ensure equal access to rights and services for young people facing discrimination.

Housing policies, including access to affordable housing, are coordinated by the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning. From a social inclusion perspective, housing-related risks affecting young people are addressed through cooperation between housing authorities and social inclusion policies, particularly in relation to homelessness prevention and support for young people in vulnerable situations.