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 achieved across the project.
The AI-powered Document Annotation Tool (WP3) is fully operational, providing a structured knowledge base for Active Labour Market Policies. At the same time, key components are advancing rapidly, including the Labour Market Analysis Tool (WP4), the upcoming LM Insights Platform (WP5), and the ALMP Design Wizard. Together, these tools form a single integrated system that connects policy evidence, real-time labour market data, and personalised recommendations.
The objective is clear: to support faster, more informed, and more effective policy decisions.
A strong analytical foundation has been established through WP2 (Gdańsk University of Technology). WP2 delivered the first structured comparative analysis of skills matching practices across partner countries. This includes:
- Mapping of skills ecosystems
- Identification of good practices
- Ten in-depth case studies
- A Context–Mechanism–Outcome (CMO) framework explaining what works and why
This ensures that the AI tools are not theoretical, but grounded in real practices, real systems, and real policy needs.
The next phase focuses on WP6 pilot experiments, which will take place in Greece, Spain, Italy, and Denmark. These pilots will bring together policymakers, training providers, and end beneficiaries to test the tools in real environments.
Two complementary approaches will be implemented:
- Policy-focused pilots (Italy, Denmark)
- Practice-focused pilots (Greece, Spain)
This ensures that both policy design and on-the-ground application are tested and improved.
A central message of the TPM was clear: partners are not passive users.
They actively shape the system by:
- Defining real use cases
- Providing data and feedback
- Addressing ethical, legal, and bias-related challenges
This co-creation approach increases relevance, usability, and long-term impact.
Dissemination activities are gaining momentum, with strong social media performance and increasing engagement across partners. The next phase will focus on strengthening visibility, sharing results, and reaching key stakeholders at both European and national level.
The TPM concluded with the project’s Review Meeting, where partners presented progress, results, and next steps to external reviewers, highlighting the project’s innovation, impact, and readiness for implementation.
EU-ALMPO is now entering its most critical phase, where tools will be tested, validated, and refined in real environments across Europe.