This article investigates the labour market integration of refugee immigrants in the European Union (EU), focusing on the period between 2015 and 2021, when over 6 million people sought protection within EU borders. Using Eurostat data, the study examines the employment, unemployment, and labour force participation rates of refugee immigrants in 15 EU member states. The findings reveal significant disparities in labour market outcomes, both within and between countries, highlighting the impact of varying national policies, labour market conditions, and public attitudes towards migration. Countries such as Germany, Sweden, and Austria, which received the largest numbers of refugees, show mixed success in integrating refugee immigrants. Sweden, for instance, has a high labour force participation rate among refugees but also one of the highest unemployment rates. The analysis also addresses the broader socio-economic challenges posed by labour market exclusion and emphasizes the importance of targeted policy interventions, including skills development and flexible labour market integration strategies. The article concludes with recommendations for a more coordinated and adaptable EU-wide approach to ensure long-term social and economic inclusion of refugees, drawing on the varied experiences of member states.

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How Well Can the EU Labour Markets Absorb Refugee Immigrants?

  • Özge Öner,
  • Hans Seerar Westerberg

摘要

This article investigates the labour market integration of refugee immigrants in the European Union (EU), focusing on the period between 2015 and 2021, when over 6 million people sought protection within EU borders. Using Eurostat data, the study examines the employment, unemployment, and labour force participation rates of refugee immigrants in 15 EU member states. The findings reveal significant disparities in labour market outcomes, both within and between countries, highlighting the impact of varying national policies, labour market conditions, and public attitudes towards migration. Countries such as Germany, Sweden, and Austria, which received the largest numbers of refugees, show mixed success in integrating refugee immigrants. Sweden, for instance, has a high labour force participation rate among refugees but also one of the highest unemployment rates. The analysis also addresses the broader socio-economic challenges posed by labour market exclusion and emphasizes the importance of targeted policy interventions, including skills development and flexible labour market integration strategies. The article concludes with recommendations for a more coordinated and adaptable EU-wide approach to ensure long-term social and economic inclusion of refugees, drawing on the varied experiences of member states.