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The decision no 1672/2006 establishing a Community programme for employment
and social solidarity - PROGRESS was adopted by the European Parliament and the
Council on 24 October 2006 and published in the OJ on the 15 November 2006. Its
overall aim is to support financially the implementation of the objectives of the
European Union in the employment and social affairs area as set out in the Social
Agenda and thereby contribute to the achievement of the Lisbon Strategy goals in
these fields.
PROGRESS’ mission is to strengthen the EU contribution in support of Member States’
commitments and efforts to create more and better jobs and to build a more cohesive
society. To that effect, PROGRESS:
- provides analysis and policy advice on PROGRESS policy areas;
- monitors and reports on the implementation of EU legislation and policies in PROGRESS
policy areas;
- promotes policy transfer, learning and support among Member States on EU objectives
and priorities;
- relays the views of the stakeholders and society at large
The seven-year Programme targets all stakeholders who can help shape the development
of appropriate and effective employment and social legislation and policies, across
the EU-27, EFTA-EEA, Croatia, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, EU candidate
countries and Serbia.
For more information see:
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/progress/index_en.html
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