Main results of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council 8-9-June 2009

The Council held a policy debate on the preparation of the June 2009 European Council and adopted conclusions on flexicurity in times of crisis as well as on social services in the context of active inclusion.

It reached political agreement on: guidelines for member states' employment policies in 2009.

The Council adopted conclusions on:

• equal opportunities for women and men: active and dignified ageing
• inclusion of the Roma.