Резюме: Without vulnerabilities in the labour market, there will be no possibilities for their exploitation. Labour exploitation has gained more popularity in recent years in Europe. This article explores the vulnerabilities which lead to labour exploitation and aims to systemise them and make them more visible for further use in the prevention effort in this field. The analysis is based on qualitative interviews with low-skilled Bulgarian migrants in EU countries and expert interviews with relevant stakeholders.

Abstract: Without vulnerabilities in the labour market, there will be no possibilities for their exploitation. Labour exploitation has gained more popularity in recent years in Europe. This article explores the vulnerabilities which lead to labour exploitation and aims to systemise them and make them more visible for further use in the prevention effort in this field. The analysis is based on qualitative interviews with low-skilled Bulgarian migrants in EU countries and expert interviews with relevant stakeholders.