Press release - EU must prioritise fight against youth unemployment, homelessness and poverty
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Saturday, July 11, 2020
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.
Key Points:
- 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.