Press release - EU must prioritise fight against youth unemployment, homelessness and poverty

Rapporteur Jos Gusmo (GUE/NGL, PT) said: The report on the employment guidelines adopted today shows a complete reversal of the positions that have dominated the European institutions for many years.

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https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20200706IPR82730/https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20200706IPR82730/
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Saturday, July 11, 2020
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Youth unemployment, Humans, Social justice, Unemployment, Youth Guarantee, Homelessness, Economy, Social issues
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  • Rapporteur Jos Gusmo (GUE/NGL, PT) said: The report on the employment guidelines adopted today shows a complete reversal of the positions that have dominated the European institutions for many years.
  • The fight against youth unemployment, homelessness and poverty must be prioritised through a reinforced Youth Guarantee, a strong Child Guarantee for tackling child poverty and the Housing First approach, the text says.
  • Background

    The Employment Guidelines (Article 148 of the TFEU) present strategic objectives for national employment policies in the fields of employment, education and social inclusion.

  • The Guidelines serve as a basis for country-specific recommendations (part of the European Semester) in the different areas concerned.
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