Article 122

The Commission shall include a separate chapter on social developments within the  Community in its annual report to the European Parliament.

The European Parliament may invite the Commission to draw up reports on any  particular problems concerning social conditions.

CHAPTER 2

THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND

Article 123 ( * )

( * ) As amended by Article G( 34 ) TEU.

In order to improve employment opportunities for workers in the internal market and  to contribute thereby to raising the standard of living, a European Social Fund is  hereby established in accordance with the provisions set out below; it shall aim to  render the employment of workers easier and to increase their geographical and  occupational mobility within the Community, and to facilitate their adaption to  industrial changes and to changes in production systems, in particular through  vocational training and retraining.

Article 124

The Fund shall be administered by the Commission.

The Commission shall be assisted in this task by a Committee presided over by a  Member of the Commission and composed of representatives of governments, trade  unions and employers' organizations.

Article 125 ( ** )

( ** ) As amended by Article G( 35 ) TEU.

The Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 189c and  after consulting the Economic and Social Committee, shall adopt implementing  decisions relating to the European Social Fund.

CHAPTER3 ( * )

( * ) Chapter 3  ( Articles 126 and 127 ) as introduced by Article G( 36 ) TEU.  Former  Articles 126 and 127 null and void.

DUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND YOUTH

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