This report describes how the provisions of the 2023 Council recommendation on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion are implemented across Member States and presents the progress that has been achieved since 2022. In particular, it shows the main relevant reforms that have been conducted since the adoption of the Recommendation.
It covers the main areas for action outlined in the Recommendation: i) adequacy of income support; ii) coverage of persons lacking sufficient resources; iii) improving take-up of support; iv) promoting labour market activation of those furthest away from the labour market; v) ensuring effective and equal access to enabling and essential services; vi) providing individualised support; and vii) ensuring appropriate governance and monitoring.
This report is structured in two parts: Part 1 provides a horizontal analysis of each aspect of the Council recommendation, while Part 2 provides an overview of the current situation in each Member State in the form of country profiles.
