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Social Vulnerability in the European Union: Concepts and Support Mechanisms

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  • Iliya Kereziev

    (University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria)

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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.

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  • Iliya Kereziev, 2025. "Social Vulnerability in the European Union: Concepts and Support Mechanisms," Ikonomiceski i Sotsialni Alternativi, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, issue 1, pages 88-99, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:nwe:iisabg:y:2025:i:1:p:88-99
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    Keywords

    vulnerable groups; identification of vulnerable groups; support for vulnerable groups;
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    JEL classification:

    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being
    • M19 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Other
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration

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