26/03/2008 (Agence Europe) - In response to the Commission's consultation exercise launched in 2007 to take stock of Europe's new social reality (EUROPE 9375 and 9452), BusinessEurope considers that: - social policy should be seen as an element of a comprehensive reform strategy for more growth and jobs (which remains the best way to improve the well-being of Europeans while overcoming the identified social challenges); - the Commission's agenda for opportunities, access and solidarity is an appropriate approach towards a forward-looking social policy; - the role of the EU should not lead to the emergence of new processes alongside existing ones but should rather concentrate on available instruments more effectively. Priority should be given to complete implementation of the existing legislation. For details, see internet site http://www.businesseurope.eu (G.B.)