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The revision of the Lisbon Strategy is based on the three strands of competitiveness, growth and employment.
In order to relaunch the social component, the Council has tabled a new Social Agenda (2006-2010), which to my mind falls short of what might justifiably be expected.
I have no objection to the underlying philosophy of creating a European ‘labour market’, nor to the various measures proposed, such as concluding collective transnational conventions on work, promoting jobs for women and combating poverty.
My criticism lies elsewhere. I feel that this vague and not exactly binding instrument is not the most appropriate or proportionate answer to the pressing need for modernisation, with a view to achieving growth and competitiveness.
For example, the Social Agenda attaches little importance to local economies and to small and medium-sized enterprises, which are key elements in economic development and jobs, and are responsible for over 90% of business activity in Europe.
The overriding impression is that this is a catalogue of good political intentions. In other words, although I agree with the diagnosis, I fear that the recommended treatment is not the most suitable.
I voted in favour of this report because I agree with the points the Commission makes therein on the initiative."@en1
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