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2008/618/EC: Council Decision of 15 July 2008 on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States| Legal instrument | Decision |
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| Number legal act | Decision 2008/618 |
| Original proposal | COM(2007)803  |
| CELEX number i | 32008D0618 |
| Document | 15-07-2008 |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 26-07-2008; OJ L 198, 26.7.2008,Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 05 Volume 006 |
| Effect | 26-07-2008; Takes effect Date notif. |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
| Notification | 26-07-2008; {titleAndReference.draft.disclaimer.new|http://publications.europa.eu/resource/authority/fd_365/titleAndReference.draft.disclaimer.new} |
26.7.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 198/47 |
COUNCIL DECISION
of 15 July 2008
on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States
(2008/618/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),
After consulting the Committee of the Regions,
Having regard to the Opinion of the Employment Committee (3),
Whereas:
(1) |
The reform of the Lisbon Strategy in 2005 has placed the emphasis on growth and jobs. The Employment Guidelines of the European Employment Strategy (4) and the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (5) have been adopted as an integrated package, whereby the European Employment Strategy has the leading role in the implementation of the employment and labour market objectives of the Lisbon Strategy. |
(2) |
The examination of the Member States’ National Reform Programmes contained in the Commission’s Annual Progress Report and in the draft Joint Employment Report shows that Member States should continue to make every effort to address the priority areas of:
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(3) |
In the light of both the Commission’s examination of the National Reform Programmes and the European Council’s conclusions, the focus should be on effective and timely implementation in line with the conclusions of the European Council, thereby also strengthening the social dimension of the Lisbon Strategy. Special attention should be paid to the agreed targets and benchmarks. |
(4) |
The Employment Guidelines are valid for three years, while in the intermediate years until the end of 2010 their updating should remain strictly limited. |
(5) |
Member States should take the Employment Guidelines into account when implementing programmed Community funding, in particular of the European Social Fund. |
(6) |
In view of the integrated nature of the guideline package, Member States should fully implement the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines, |
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, 15 July 2008.
For the Council
The President
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M.BARNIER
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Opinion of 13 February 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
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Opinion of 20 May 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
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Opinion of 13 February 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
ANNEX
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States
(Integrated Guidelines Nos 17 to 24)
The Employment Guidelines form part of the Integrated Guidelines for 2008-2010, which are based on three pillars: macroeconomic policies, microeconomic reforms and employment policies. Those pillars, together, contribute towards achieving the objectives of sustainable growth and employment and strengthening social cohesion.
Member States, in cooperation with the social partners and where...
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