Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/08/1449 (03.10.08) |
Publication Date | 03/10/2008 |
Content Type | News |
Childcare services in EU countries are failing to respond to the needs of parents, despite some progress, according to a report issued by the European Commission. The report found that most countries have missed the targets for childcare provision – for 90% of children between three and school age and 33% of children under three – that EU leaders set themselves at Barcelona in 2002. The 'Barcelona targets' are an integral part of the EU's strategy for growth and jobs and aim to help young parents – and in particular women – into work. Today's report formed part of a broader package of measures by the Commission to improve work-life balance for Europeans. |
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Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/1449&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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Subject Categories | Geography |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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