Press Release: Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council meeting, Brussels, 29 February 2008

Amongst items discussed: Preparation of the Spring European Council: Commission Communication "Keeping up the pace of change": Strategic report on the renewed Lisbon Strategy for growth and jobs: launching the new cycle (2008-2010); Joint Reports on Employment 2007/2008 and on Social Protection and Social Inclusion 2008; Integrated guidelines for Growth and Jobs (2008-2010); Commission's 2008 Report on equality between women and men; Preparation of the tripartite Social summit; Single Market Review; Resolution on the situation of persons with disabilities in the European Union;