The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer and a copyright notice . The promotion of a high level of employment is a core objective of the Union.
Employment plays a central role in raising of average living standards.
It contributes to cohesion and social integration. It is an important measure of Europe's success in using its economic and human resources fully and effectively. Europe is now entering an important new phase in its economic and social development. With stronger growth and an improved economic climate, there are good prospects for further increases in employment and reductions in unemployment. Europe must continue to modernise goods, services, capital and labour markets, and become more entrepreneurial.