Council Resolution of 16 July 1985 on guidelines for a Community policy on migration
Date: 1985-07-16
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European social policy, anti-discriminatory measure, migrant worker, migration, public awareness campaign, social security













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Council Resolution of 16 July 1985 on guidelines for a Community policy on migration  


Official Journal C 186 , 26/07/1985 P. 0003 - 0004 Spanish special edition: Chapter 05 Volume 5 P. 0010  Portuguese special edition Chapter 05 Volume 5 P. 0010  





COUNCIL RESOLUTIONof 16 July 1985on guidelines for a Community policy on  migration(85/C 186/04)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the  Treaties establishing the European Communities, Having regard to the draft resolution submitted by  the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, Having regard to the  opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, Whereas, pursuant to Article 117 of the Treaty  establishing the European Economic Community, Member States have agreed upon the need to promote  improved working conditions and an improved standard of living for all workers in the Community;  Whereas point 10 of the final communiqué of the Heads of State or of Government meeting in Paris on  9 and 10 December 1974 advocates the harmonization in stages of legislation on foreigners; Whereas  the Council resolution of 9 February 1976 on an action programme for migrant workers and members of  their families (1) provides for the examination of future developments of that resolution; Whereas,  in its resolution of 27 June 1980 on guidelines for a Community labour market policy (2) , the  Council  emphasized that the integration of the Community labour market should be fostered within  the framework of free movement of labour within the Community, in particular by appropriate  consultation on migration policies vis-à-vis third countries, in accordance with the Council's  conclusions of 22 November 1979 which called on the Commission to take the necessary steps to  foster cooperation between the Member States in the field of labour market policy; Whereas  Directive 77/486/EEC (3) is important in this connection since it is aimed at the education of the  children of migrant workers; Whereas the economic and social changes since the resolution of 9  February 1976 and the new situation as regards the foreign population require that Community policy  in the field of migration be brought up to date; Whereas the European Council at its meeting in  Fontainebleau on 25 and 26 June 1984 asked the Commission to carry out the work programme referred  to in the Council conclusions of 22 June 1984 on the Community's medium-term social action plan (4)  , which confirms the importance of migration problems;  Whereas it is necessary to pursue efforts  to realize to the full the right to free movement of nationals of Member States; Whereas the  presence of population groups from third countries is becoming more and more permanent; whereas,  therefore, the development of a Community policy on incorporation integration and participation in  society should also support the efforts made towards a progressive consolidation of those groups;  Whereas information, consultation and experimental activities must be increased in order to foster  the harmonious co-existence of the various populations; Whereas much closer consultation and  cooperation is required at Community level in the implementation of national migration policies  vis-à-vis third countries; Whereas, however, matters relating to the access, residence and  employment of migrant workers from third countries fall under the jurisdiction of the governments  of the Member States, without prejudice to Community agreements concluded with third countries,  HEREBY ADOPTS THIS RESOLUTION: 1. The Council takes note of the Commission's communication on  guidelines for a Community policy on migration. 2. It recognizes that in the area of Community  legislation on the free movement of workers of Member States priority should be given to the  following measures: (a) improving the application of current legislation, by making those concerned  familiar with it, in particular through the publication of a handbook to this end and by  considering whether it is necessary to add to or amend such legislation, particularly as concerns  certain categories of migrant workers; (b) further consideration of rights and procedures in  respect of the integration of or participation by migrants, individually or collectively, in the  different aspects of the host Member State's life; (c) adapting and simplifying Community  legislation on social security for workers who are nationals of Member States on the basis of  Article 51 of the Treaty, to take account of changes in national legislation, and of the case-law  of the Court of Justice. 3. It recognizes that it is desirable to promote cooperation and  consultation between the Member States and the Commission as regards migration policy, including  vis-à-vis third countries, and notes the Commission's intention of drawing up an appropriate  procedure to this end. 4. It is determined to implement the social security provisions contained in  association and cooperation agreements. 5. It confirms its desire that, subject to the Community's  powers and responsibilities, everyone within it should have an equal opportunity of deriving  advantages and making a contribution. 6. It also considers, that with a view to the harmonious  co-existence of nationals of the Member States and migrant workers and their families, initiatives  should be developed at Community, Member State and local level to inform and to promote awareness,  such as: - the adoption of a joint declaration condemning xenophobia and racism; -the setting up of  pilot schemes for the organization of briefing sessions at local level for staff of local  administrations who are in contact with immigrants; -the improvement of the quality of free  administrative assistance in areas such as justice, education and housing, in particular through  better information and linguistic help in order that the quality of such services for migrant  workers be equal to that available to nationals of the Member States. It also recognizes the  desirability of a dialogue at Community level with associations of migrant workers. 7. It calls on  the Commission to take the necessary initiatives to put into effect the measures referred to in  this resolution and to submit the necessary proposals to it in this connection. 8. Community  financing for the measures referred to in this resolution will be decided on under the budgetary  procedure and in accordance with the legal commitments entered or to be entered into by the  Council. Specific projects requiring the aid of the European Social Fund will be carried out in  accordance with the financing capacity and rules of that Fund. 9. The Council requests the  Commission to inform it periodically of progress in implementing the measures provided for in this  resolution. (1) OJ No C 34, 14. 2. 1976, p. 2. (2) OJ No C 168, 8. 7. 1980, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 199, 6. 8. 1977, p. 32. (4) OJ No C 175, 4. 7. 1984, p. 1.