Luxembourg to benefit from ECU 2.35 million from the European Social Fund

At the proposal of Mr. Padraig Flynn, Commissioner responsible for social affairs and employment, the Commission has approved a Single Programming Document which provides for continued funding, from the European Social Fund (ESF), to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for the perio...

At the proposal of Mr. Padraig Flynn, Commissioner responsible for social affairs and employment, the Commission has approved a Single Programming Document which provides for continued funding, from the European Social Fund (ESF), to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for the period 1996-1999. This brings total ESF funding for the period 1994-1999 up to ECU 2.35 million, 38% of the total budget allocated to the Luxembourg programme.

The funds are intended to facilitate the adaptation of the workforce to technological developments. Three priority areas are identified:

- Anticipation of market trends in work and in qualifications;
- Improvement of training and advisory services;
- Horizontal actions.

Countries

Luxembourg