The European Social Fund celebrates 50 years investing in people

Summary:

On 28 June 2007 in Potsdam, Germany, a high-level event to mark the official 50th birthday of the European Social Fund (ESF) is bringing together EU Ministers and key players in the Fund. Organised by the German Presidency, the event will reflect on how the ESF is helping millions of Europeans join and progress in the job market. The next generation of ESF programmes (2007-2013) will have a budget of €77 billion for 27 Member States, providing funding in areas like training, ensuring better access to jobs, fighting discrimination and improving public services.