Press Release: European Commission reports improved performance in EU labour markets despite economic slowdown

The European Commission agreed on 13 November 2002 a report on Member States' employment performance in 2001. It acknowledges positive results so far in creating new jobs and switching to job-friendly policies in spite of a more difficult economic environment. But the Commission also calls on governments, business and trade unions to maintain commitment to labour market reforms. The package must now be submitted to the European Union's Council of Ministers.