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Key factors determining employment prospects for immigrants

The gaps between the employment rates of EU nationals and immigrants from third countries vary widely across Member States. What are the reasons behind these differences?

Key factors determining employment prospects for immigrants
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Key factors in determining employment prospects for immigrants are education (including language, numeracy and digital skills), country of origin and length of residence. The gaps are large and not closing over time in Member States that are longstanding destination countries for immigrants.

Find out more on the Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography.

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