The European Employment Strategy (EES) is a co-ordinated European approach to employment policy. Moreover it is the framework and the initiator for the annual National Action Plans (NAPs) issued by the Member States of the European Union (EU). The origins of the EES lie in the former EU Commission´s President Delors´”White Paper on Growth, Competitiveness and Employment” from 1993 and mark a turning point in the field of employment policy, that had before always been a national task, supported solely by elements of intergovernmental cooperation, mainly promoted by the European Commission. Yet in the light of preparing a European Monetary Union, the Member States had to realize that traditional employment creation policies as the adjustment of national interest rates had become obsolete and the common market needed a coordination at Community level. [...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- European Employment Strategy: Framework and initiator for the National Action Plans...
- Germany's National Action Plan 2002 in the light of the EES
- Influence of the EES on the German employment policy..
- Impact of the EES on employment in Germany and future anticipations
- Conclusion...
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper analyzes Germany's National Action Plan for Employment 2002 in the context of the European Employment Strategy (EES). It examines the influence of the EES on German employment policy and its impact on employment in Germany. The study focuses on the implementation of the EES guidelines and assesses the effectiveness of Germany's employment policy in light of the EES objectives.
- The development and evolution of the European Employment Strategy (EES)
- The influence of the EES on German employment policy
- The impact of the EES on employment in Germany
- Assessment of Germany's National Action Plan for Employment 2002
- Analysis of the effectiveness of German employment policy in relation to the EES
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: European Employment Strategy: Framework and initiator for the National Action Plans
This chapter provides an overview of the European Employment Strategy (EES) and its origins. It examines the key objectives of the EES, its legal framework, and the role of the European Commission and the Council in its implementation. The chapter also discusses the development of the EES from its initial focus on job creation to its broader aim of achieving full employment and a 70% employment rate target by 2010.
Chapter 2: Germany's National Action Plan 2002 in the light of the EES
This chapter analyzes Germany's National Action Plan 2002, assessing its implementation of the EES guidelines. It explores the extent to which the German NAP reflects the EES objectives and how the EES has influenced German employment policy. The chapter also examines the effectiveness of the German NAP in achieving its goals and its overall impact on employment in Germany.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
European Employment Strategy, National Action Plans, employment policy, Germany, EES guidelines, Job AQTIV Act, open method of coordination, prevention and activation strategy, employment rate, labor market, EU, European Commission, Council, Member States, benchmarking, employment creation, economic growth, social policy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the European Employment Strategy (EES)?
The EES is a coordinated approach by EU Member States to promote economic growth and create more and better jobs through common guidelines.
What are National Action Plans (NAPs)?
NAPs are annual reports issued by Member States describing how they implement the EES guidelines at a national level.
How did the EES influence German employment policy?
It led to a shift towards active labor market policies, such as the Job AQTIV Act, focusing on prevention and faster reintegration into work.
What is the "Open Method of Coordination"?
It is a non-binding way of policymaking in the EU based on benchmarking, sharing best practices, and peer review rather than strict legislation.
What was the employment rate target for 2010?
The Lisbon Strategy set a target of achieving an overall employment rate of 70% in the European Union by the year 2010.
- Quote paper
- Joanna Mastalerek (Author), 2004, Assessing Germany´s National Action Plan on Employment, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/22203
