In Luxembourg, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy is responsible for the execution of labour policy and the functioning of the labour market. Two public administrations are placed under the responsibility of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy: The Public Employment Service (Employment Agency - ADEM) and the Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (Inspection du Travail et des Mines - ITM). The “Study network on labour market and employment issues (RETEL) as well as the national labour college (Ecole supérieure du Travail – EST) are also important players working under the responsibility of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy.