Under hensyn til national praksis for så vidt angår arbejdsmarkedets parters ansvar betragter medlemsstaterne beskæftigelsesfremme som et spørgsmål af fælles interesse og samordner deres indsats i den henseende i Rådet i overensstemmelse med artikel III-206.  
Member States, having regard to national practices related to the responsibilities of management and labour, shall regard promoting employment as a matter of common concern and shall coordinate their action in this respect within the Council, in accordance with article III-206.  