Memo: Employment and Social Policy Council

The Employment and Social Policy Council will meet in Brussels on 29 February under the presidency of Ms Cotman, Slovenian Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs. The European Commission will be represented by Commissioner Vladimír Špidla, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. Discussions will focus on the Strategic Report on the renewed Lisbon Strategy and the adoption of two reports – the Joint Employment Report and the Joint Report on Social Inclusion and Protection – in preparation for the Spring European Council in March.