Luxembourg Presidency Social Agenda
As head of government during Luxembourg’s second-half Council presidency, Juncker pressed for employment and social policy to receive greater attention within European integration.
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1997 in Luxembourg
Explore 4 historical events and records for Luxembourg in 1997.
Historical records for Luxembourg in 1997
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European Employment Summit
Juncker hosted the special European Council meeting on employment, which advanced a coordinated approach requiring member states to develop and review employment action plans.
December
Eastern Enlargement Process Summit
Under Juncker’s Council presidency, European leaders launched a new stage of enlargement policy that laid the groundwork for accession negotiations with Central and Eastern European candidates.
Eurogroup Creation Decision
The Luxembourg European Council endorsed creation of an informal forum for finance ministers of the future euro area, which later became known as the Eurogroup.
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