Goteborg European Council : Presidency Conclusions
| Source |
Council of the European Union Press Office |
| Release date |
06/09/2001 |
| Contributor |
freeman
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<p>The European Council met in Goteborg on 15 and 16 June to issue political
guidance for the Union. It:</p>
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<li> confirmed the breakthroughs in the negotiations and agreed on the framework
for the successful completion of the enlargement, and took forward the debate
on the future of the Union;</li>
<li> agreed on a strategy for sustainable development and added an environmental
dimension to the Lisbon process for employment, economic reform and social
cohesion;</li>
<li> provided guidance for economic policy to sustain growth and encourage structural
reforms;</li>
<li> manifested its resolve to act jointly in current crises, particularly the
Middle East and the Western Balkans.</li>
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At the start of proceedings, an exchange of views was conducted with the President
of the European Parliament, Mrs Nicole Fontaine, on the main topics for discussion.
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