Summary of the research findings of the IOM independent network of labour migration and integration experts (LINET)

Forecasted labour and skill shortages in the short to medium term challenge both employment and economic growth prospects of the European Union. Together with activation, education and training policy measures, the implementation of efficient systems for the management of international migration in response to labour market needs and of initiatives to improve the labour market integration of resident migrants are key to ensuring adequate labour supply in the EU and further upskilling of the workforce in response to the expected continuing employment growth in skilled jobs.