Beyond Automation: EU-ALMPO explores co-pilot AI for Active Labour Market Policies
On 25 June 2026, the EU-ALMPO project was presented during the open scientific seminar of the Department of Human Capital at the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology, a partner of the EU-ALMPO consortium. The seminar was organised and hosted by Łukasz Sienkiewicz, PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Human Capital, Faculty of Management and […]
EU-ALMPO presented at the 1st Regional Conference on General Adult Education in Patras, Greece
The EU-ALMPO project was presented by HAEA at the 1st Regional Conference on General Adult Education, held in Patras, Greece, on 17 June 2026. The Conference, entitled “General Adult Education: Quality, Participation, Synergies”, brought together adult educators, representatives of adult learning providers, Second Chance Schools, public administration organisations, social partners, regional and local authorities, academics, career […]
EU-ALMPO contributes to the ST4TE Workshop on Regional Skills Partnerships under the Twin Transition
What makes Regional Skills Partnerships work? EU-ALMPO insights from the ST4TE Territorial Impact Assessment workshop By Athina Lazou, Special Advisor / EU Projects Expert, ACRONYM Ltd. | Scientific Coordinator of the EU-ALMPO project On 2–3 June 2026, EU-ALMPO participated in the ST4TE workshop Regional Skills Partnerships under the Twin Transition, organised as a Territorial Impact Assessment (TIA) exercise exploring the potential […]
Anticipating, evaluating and learning: key pillars of forward‑looking active labour market policies
By: Eugenia Atin, Project Manager at Prospektiker‑LKS Guest contribution prepared for the EU-ALMPO project. This article was written by Eugenia Atin, Project Manager at Prospektiker-LKS. The EU-ALMPO consortium warmly thanks her for contributing her time and expertise to the project’s knowledge-sharing activities. In recent years, those involved in the design and implementation of public employment policies have shared a growing sense that traditional […]
Policy Brief: Understanding Skills Matching in Practice: Insights from 10 European Case Studies
This policy brief presents insights from 10 European case studies examined within the EU-ALMPO project, focusing on how skills matching interventions are designed and implemented across different policy contexts. Drawing on examples from Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, and Spain, the brief explores what works in practice, for whom, and under which conditions. It highlights key mechanisms that influence […]
System Psychodynamics in complex technological projects – concepts and ideas used creating and making sense of Theory of Change
Dr. Mannie Sher The Horizon Europe EU-ALMPO project provides an exemplary contemporary setting through which to explore the relevance of system psychodynamics in complex, technologically mediated environments. The project seeks to address labour and skills shortages across the European Union by designing an AI-enabled observatory capable of informing and supporting more effective Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs). Although its remit is […]
Policy Brief: Stakeholder Engagement for AI-Supported Labour Market Policies
This policy brief explores how the EU-ALMPO project is integrating stakeholder insights into the development of AI-supported tools for labour market policies. It highlights key findings from the Communities of Practice Sessions and the Communities of Practice Survey, which aim to improve the design, implementation, and evaluation of Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) across Europe. […]
EU-ALMPO Launches Communities of Practice to Shape AI-Driven Skills Matching Tools
The EU-ALMPO project, a Horizon Europe initiative bringing together social sciences and artificial intelligence, is entering a new phase in April 2026. As part of it, it will launch its Communities of Practice (CoPs) focused on AI-supported skills matching policies. These won’t be typical meetings. Instead, they are designed as hands-on, collaborative spaces where stakeholders can share real experiences and help share AI tools that will be tested in the second half of […]
EU-ALMPO 3rd TPM in Patras: From Progress to Real Impact
The 3rd Transnational Project Meeting of EU-ALMPO took place in Patras, Greece, from 17 to 19 March 2026, marking a decisive transition from development to real-world implementation. Partners came together not only to review progress, but to align on the next phase: turning AI-driven tools into practical solutions for labour market policy. Significant progress has been […]
EU-ALMPO Launch Event: Harnessing AI to Strengthen Labour Market Policymaking
On 10 February 2026, the Horizon Europe project EU-ALMPO – EU Active Labour Market Policies Observatory held its high-level Launch Event titled “Harnessing AI in Supporting Labour Market Policy Making.” While described as a “Launch Event,” the project officially began one year earlier. The event therefore marked an important milestone, signalling the transition from foundational […]