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Regulation (EU) 2016/589 Article 1

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Article 1

This Regulation establishes a framework for cooperation to facilitate the exercise of the freedom of movement for workers within the Union in accordance with Article 45 TFEU, by laying down principles and rules on: (a) the organisation of the EURES network between the Commission and the Member States; (b) cooperation between the Commission and the Member States on sharing relevant available data on job vacancies, job applications and CVs; (c) actions by and between Member States to achieve a balance between supply and demand in the labour market, with a view to achieving a high level of quality employment; (d) the functioning of the EURES network, including cooperation with the social partners and involvement of other actors; (e) mobility support services related to the functioning of the EURES network to be provided to workers and employers, thereby also promoting mobility on a fair basis; (f) promotion of the EURES network at Union level through effective communication measures taken by the Commission and the Member States.

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