Social Vulnerability in the European Union: Concepts and Support Mechanisms

Iliya Kereziev
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Iliya Kereziev: University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria

Ikonomiceski i Sotsialni Alternativi, 2025, issue 1, 88-99

Abstract: This article examines the concept of social vulnerability and mechanisms for supporting vulnerable social groups within the European Union (EU). It analyzes existing EU legal and socio-political frameworks, as well as approaches for identifying and protecting these groups. The paper highlights both the strengths and limitations of categorical and contextual approaches to identifying vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach for their more effective implementation. In conclusion, the article stresses the need for better integration of the EU’s socio-political instruments and provides specific recommendations for improving the effectiveness of social protection policies targeting vulnerable groups.

Keywords: vulnerable groups; identification of vulnerable groups; support for vulnerable groups (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I31 M19 O15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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