The reinforced integration effort is one of the Government’s six main areas of commitment. The main challenges are low employment rates among immigrants, a skills gap, and exclusion along economic, social and cultural dividing lines. The goal of the strategy is, through a coordinated and comprehensive effort, to increase labour participation and participation in society in general,. The reinforced integration effort and the strategy are important in order to ensure economic and social sustainability, opportunities for all and a welfare society with trust, cohesion and only minor disparities.

The integration policy must be seen in the context of the immigration policy. The Government is pursuing a restrictive, responsible and legally sound immigration policy. This provides the basis for good integration. The Government’s objective is a sustainable immigration and integration policy.