The structural indicators released by the Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat) provide an instrument for the objective assessment of the progress made in the Member States of the European Union. In detail, the indicators serve to measure the progress achieved in reaching the so-called Lisbon targets which were adopted by the European Council. The Lisbon strategy which was relaunched in 2006 focuses on the following four priorities: investing in knowledge and innovation, unlocking business potential, investing in people and in modernising labour markets, and investing in a more environmentally-friendly economy. To this end, indicators are presented for the European Union, the euro area and the Member States which provide information on the economic background, employment, research and innovation, economic reform, social cohesion, and the environment.
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