Vidas Šlekaitis, the Director of the Lithuanian Labour Exchange, noted that EURES is an important placement, recruitment and geographical mobility tool both at national and European level.

"First of all, the mobility of labour is of immense significance in all Europe, especially now, when labour markets are expanding and the population is aging. That is why employers try to find employees not only in the country of their business place, but also from abroad. The next thing is reform options of the European Employment Services. After the extension of the functions of EURES services in each country, jobseekers will be able to get not only information and consultations about employment opportunities but also a qualified assistance finding an employer," said the Director of the Lithuanian Labour Exchange V. Šlekaitis.

During the meeting implementation issues of EURES reform will be discussed. The participants will share their experiences of the European Employment Services integration in the Europe 2020 strategy as well as in the European Social Fund Financial Framework 2014–2020. The representatives of the Member States will present the changes in the area of EURES in their respective countries and the representatives of the European Commission will present how to strengthen the efficiency of job search network in Europe.

EURES Working Group is an informal group, comprised of EURES managers of European Union, European Economic Area countries and Switzerland, and representatives of European Commission. EURES services managers of Member States meeting will take place before the meeting of the Working Group.

During the meeting the exchange of good practices and discussions about practical aspects of activity will be held. It is a regular meeting, held during each Presidency of the Council of the EU, together with the European Commission. Meetings aim to ensure a constant and systemic cooperation between European Commission and European Employment Services.

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