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<p /> <p>Tackling unemployment is essential for sustainable economic growth in the
UK and the EU. Where labour market reforms are needed in Member States, these should
be encouraged. Opportunities at the EU level to exchange best practice and identify
areas for reform exist, in particular through the European Semester process. However,
as is recognised in Article 147 of the Lisbon Treaty, responsibility for employment
policies rests with the Member States. The Government continues to be firm and vigilant
on this principle. It is also very clear that the UK will not take part in any deeper
co-operation that may be developed for countries in the Eurozone.</p>
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