The discussion at the Council on the Europe 2020 strategy focused on employment targets and poverty reduction

The draft text states that by 2020, the number of Europeans living below the national poverty lines should be reduced by 25%, lifting over 20 million people out of poverty.

Commissioner Andor comments on the meeting and the difficult issues at stake, such as how to measure poverty reduction and the different situations in the Member States.

Watch Commissioner Andor’s comments on the proposed Europe 2020 Strategy