Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Social Fund

Summary:

On 14 July 2004, the Commission adopted a proposal for a new Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Social Fund (ESF). This proposal was forwarded to the European Parliament and the Council on 15 July 2004. On 9 March 2005, the Economic and Social Committee gave its opinion on the Commission proposal. The Committee of the Regions gave its opinion on the 23 February 2005. The European Parliament gave its opinion at first reading on 6 July 2005.

The European Social Fund (ESF) contributes to the economic and social cohesion objective set in article 158 of the EC Treaty, by supporting policies and priorities aiming to achieve full employment, improve quality and productivity at work, and promote social inclusion and cohesion, in line with the guidelines and recommendations of the European Employment Strategy (EES).