European Community funding:

This website is supported by the European Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity - PROGRESS (2007-2013).

The Decision n°1672/2006 establishing a Community programme for employment and social solidarity - PROGRESS was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on 24 October 2006 and published in the OJ on 15 November 2006. Its overall aim is to support financially the implementation of the objectives of the European Union in the employment and social affairs area as set out in the Social Agenda and thereby contribute to the achievement of the Lisbon Strategy goals in these fields.

PROGRESS mission is to strengthen the EU contribution in support of Member States' commitments and efforts to create more and better jobs and to build a more cohesive society. To that effect, PROGRESS:

• provides analysis and policy advice on PROGRESS policy areas;
• monitors and reports on the implementation of EU legislation and policies in PROGRESS policy areas;
• promotes policy transfer, learning and support among Member States on EU objectives and priorities;
• relays the views of the stakeholders and society at large.

The seven-year Programme targets all stakeholders who can help shape the development of appropriate and effective employment and social legislation and policies, across the EU-27, EFTA-EEA, Croatia, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia and EU candidate countries and Serbia.