On the basis of the conclusions of the European Council, the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the Employment Committee referred to in Article 150, shall each year draw up guidelines which the Member States shall take into account in their employment policies.
Ar bhonn chonclúidí na Comhairle Eorpaí, déanfaidh an Chomhairle, ar thogra ón gCoimisiún agus tar éis dul i gcomhairle le Parlaimint na hEorpa, leis an gCoiste Eacnamaíoch agus Sóisialta, le Coiste na Réigiún agus leis an gCoiste Fostaíochta dá dtagraítear in Airteagal 150, treoirlínte a tharraingt suas gach bliain a chuirfidh na Ballstáit san áireamh ina mbeartais fostaíochta.