Social Policy Observatory

The amended law of 28 July 2018 on the social inclusion income, which came into force on 1 January 2019, established a Social Policy Observatory under the authority of the Minister responsible for combating poverty and social exclusion.

Missions

The Observatory's missions, provided for in art. 38 of the aforementioned law, are

• the proposal of quantitative and qualitative studies and analyses in the field of social policies;
• the conceptualisation and implementation of actions in order to evaluate social policies;
• the elaboration of interim assessments and synthesis work;
• the establishing of international comparisons.

Composition

The Observatory is composed of a representative of an organisation specialised in socio-economic research as well as representatives of ministries working in the field of social policies. A list of its members can be found by clicking the present link.

Publications

• Single parenthood notice (French, Pdf, 1.04 Mb) (French only)
• Recommendations on the non-use of social benefits (French only)

Legislation

• Amended law of 28 July 2018 on the social inclusion income (French only)
• Grand-Ducal Regulation of 1 October 2018 establishing the detailed rules for the application of the law of 28 July 2018 on the social inclusion income (French only)