Employment Committee

The European Parliament adopted by 547 votes to 78, with 14 abstentions, within the framework of a special procedure (consultation of Parliament), a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision establishing the Employment Committee and repealing Decision 2000/98/EC.

The European Parliament approved, unamended, the Council proposal aiming to institute an Advisory Committee on Employment, to better promote coordination between Member States on employment and labour market policies.

The Committee should follow the evolution of the employment situation and employment policies in the Member States and the Union. In fulfilling its mandate, the Committee should consult the social partners and work, where appropriate, in cooperation with other bodies and committees dealing with social and economic policy issues.