Special Report No 3/2000 on the European Social Fund and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (Guidance section) – Measures to assist the employment of young persons together with the Commission’s replies

Summary:

Successive European Council conclusions and resolutions, Essen 1994, Madrid 1995, Florence 1996, Dublin 1996, Luxembourg 1997, Vienna 1998, and the Amsterdam Treaty have reaffirmed that the fight against unemployment is a priority task of the Community and its Member States. Part I of this report deals with measures under the European Social Fund (ESF). Part II of the report deals with aid under the EAGGF Guidance Section. The purpose of this audit was to examine and assess the management by the Commission and selected Member States of measures under the European Social Fund (ESF) to assist young persons in preparing for and obtaining employment and of measures under the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section (EAGGF Guidance) to assist young farmers setting up in business.