An independent Reflection Group was established by the European Council to assist the European Union in effectively anticipating and meeting challenges in the longer term horizon of 2020 to 2030. The group of 12 is chaired by Mr. Felipe Gonzalez. It started the work in December 2008 and shall present its report to the European Council by June 2010.
Mr. Žiga Turk, Secretary General of the Reflection Group, will lead a working session on the way forward for Europe at the 2009 Growth and Jobs Summit on 12 March 2009 .