EUROPEAN EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES: FROM THEORY TO EU TREATIES
EUROPEAN EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES: FROM THEORY TO EU TREATIES

Summary/Abstract: Nowadays, in connection with work force and employment policies, European Union finds itself in a continuous process of evolution and transformation. As a result of the constraints offered by the historical changes and challenges, European Union has to deal with the effects of: the free movement of the work force, the economic and financial crisis, the ageing of the population, and the migration crisis. All these challenges have determined an increasing attention and focus on the social dimension and employment policies at EU and national state level through guidelines, country recommendations, and specific strategies. At the same time, from the perspective of EU treaties these challenges have not been foreseen – it have not been possible as well – but, on the other hand, there are a series of principles and guidelines which, theoretically, should have a positive impact on the European labour markets. In this regard, this article intends to offer more a preview on the evolution of the employment policies within European Union and present the concrete issues and problems EU should address.

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