SYNCLUSIVE consortium has delivered its first research report (D1.1) to the European Commission. The state-of-the-art report presents current insights and research on inclusive labour market for vulnerable groups in Europe and in four Living Lab countries (Bulgaria, Finland, the Netherlands, and Portugal). These insights will be the context for developing the system-oriented approach with tailor-made interventions in each Living Lab. The report draws from desk and interview research at the EU and national levels. The insights include current challenges, barriers, and opportunities for the inclusion of vulnerable groups. The report introduces the main vulnerable groups in the labour market; the stakeholders involved in including vulnerable groups in the labour market; the current labour market challenges; the goals, standards and indicators associated with the inclusion of vulnerable groups; and the main inclusion strategies promoting employment of vulnerable groups. These topics are explored both at the EU and national /regional levels.
