White Paper on structural inequalities facing self‑employed workers

As Luxembourg marks Labour Day, the Union des Indépendants Luxembourg reveals in a white paper ten major structural inequalities that affect self-employed workers in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, calling for the launch of a serious political process on equal treatment, and highlighting 10 immediate priorities.

Despite paying around 25% of their income in social security contributions, they remain systematically less protected than employees and are consistently excluded from fiscal incentives designed to support work and family life.

Download the White Paper in English

White Paper_Union des indépendants_Structural inequalities.pdf

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Download the White Paper in French

Livre blanc_Inégalités structurelles_Union des indépendants.pdf

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Media coverage:

• L’Essentiel – « Les indépendants sont aussi des travailleurs » - 29/04/2026

• Paperjam - 30/04/2026 

• Chronicle.lu – “Independent Workers’ Union Calls For Action On Issues Affecting Self‑Employed Workers” - 30/04/2026