ESF+ Study on Workers’ Buyout

This report provides a WBO overview within a European context, defines WBO and the most common models, as well as current trends and insights within the WBO context. The assessment is further enriched with insights collected from the countries analysed, incl. the mapping of the WBO frameworks in France, Spain, Italy and Slovenia and the in-debt case studies. Then, the report provides main conclusions and recommendations, including understanding of the needs and preconditions for the establishment of WBO, financial implications, potential conditions for use of ESF+ financial assistance – (financial instruments, in tandem with supporting grants) and suggested next steps at EU level.