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2005/600/EC: Council Decision of 12 July 2005 on Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States| Legal instrument | Decision |
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| Number legal act | Decision 2005/600 |
| Original proposal | COM(2005)141  |
| CELEX number i | 32005D0600 |
| Document | 12-07-2005 |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 06-08-2005; Special edition in Bulgarian: Chapter 05 Volume 007,OJ L 168M , 21.6.2006,Special edition in Romanian: Chapter 05 Volume 007,OJ L 205, 6.8.2005 |
| Effect | 06-08-2005; Takes effect Date notif. |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
| Notification | 06-08-2005; {titleAndReference.draft.disclaimer.new|http://publications.europa.eu/resource/authority/fd_365/titleAndReference.draft.disclaimer.new} |
6.8.2005 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 205/21 |
COUNCIL DECISION
of 12 July 2005
on Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States
(2005/600/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 128(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions,
Having regard to the opinion of the Employment Committee,
Whereas:
(1) |
Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union sets the Union the objective, inter alia, of promoting economic and social progress and a high level of employment. Article 125 of the Treaty establishing the European Community states that Member States and the Community shall work towards developing a coordinated strategy for employment and particularly for promoting a skilled, trained and adaptable workforce and labour markets responsive to economic change. |
(2) |
The Lisbon European Council in March 2000 launched a strategy aimed at sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion, with long term employment targets, but five years later the objectives of the strategy remain far from being achieved. |
(3) |
The presentation of an integrated package of Employment Guidelines and Broad Economic Policy Guidelines contributes to refocusing the Lisbon Strategy on growth and employment. The European Employment Strategy has the leading role in the implementation of the employment objectives of the Lisbon strategy. The strengthening of social cohesion also constitutes a key element for the success of the Lisbon Strategy. Conversely, as set out in the Social Agenda, the success of the European Employment Strategy will contribute to the achievement of greater social cohesion. |
(4) |
In line with the conclusions of the Spring European Council of 22 and 23 March 2005, the Union must mobilise all appropriate national and Community resources – including the cohesion policy – in the Lisbon Strategy's three dimensions (economic, social and environmental) so as better to tap into their synergies in a general context of sustainable development. |
(5) |
The objectives of full employment, job quality, labour productivity and social cohesion must be reflected in clear priorities: to attract and retain more people in employment, increase labour supply and modernise social protection systems; to improve adaptability of workers and enterprises; and to increase investment in human capital through better education and skills. |
(6) |
The Employment Guidelines should be fully reviewed only every three years, while in the intermediate years until 2008 their updating should remain strictly limited. |
(7) |
The Employment Committee and the Social Protection Committee have formulated a joint opinion on the Integrated Guidelines for Growth and Jobs (2005 to 2008). |
(8) |
The Council recommendation of 14 October 2004 on the implementation of Member States' employment policies (3) remains valid as background reference, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The guidelines for Member States' employment policies as set out in the Annex are hereby adopted.
Article 2
The guidelines shall be taken into account in the employment policies of the Member States, which shall be reported upon in the national reform programmes.
Article 3
This decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 12 July 2005.
For the Council
The President
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G.BROWN
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Opinion delivered on 26 May 2005 (not yet published in the Official...
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