Employment policy: European strategy for developing at local level

The European Parliament has adopted the report by Mrs Fiorella GHILARDOTTI (PES, I). The Parliament welcomes the Commission's intention to upgrade local employment initiatives as part of the EU's strategy to combat unemployment. Member States are urged to promote such initiatives and encourage local business and voluntary organisations. It is hoped that some 55,000 jobs will be created. (Refer to previous document). (Procedure without report).�