Revitalising Europe 2020 to strengthen the social dimension

A search for ways to strengthen the EU's social dimension should begin with building on the lessons of the past to rethink the Europe 2020 strategy. Looking at the Europe 2020 goals the conclusion is that many are supportive of a social dimension. This is valid for quantitative targets, for instanc...

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Main Author: Sonja Bekker
Format: Book
Language:English
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Summary:A search for ways to strengthen the EU's social dimension should begin with building on the lessons of the past to rethink the Europe 2020 strategy. Looking at the Europe 2020 goals the conclusion is that many are supportive of a social dimension. This is valid for quantitative targets, for instance the aim to have 20 million people fewer in or at risk of poverty by 2020. Yet the employment guidelines also have objectives such as increasing participation in the labour market, developing a skilled workforce, improving education and training systems and combating social exclusion.
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