This initiative aims to support those in work and protect those who have lost their jobs in case of large shocks, as well as to reduce pressure on national public finances, thus strengthening the social dimension of Europe, and increasing its cohesion.
Lisaks soovitakse vähendada survet riikide rahandusele, tugevdades Euroopa sotsiaalset mõõdet ja suurendades ühtekuuluvust.