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EU cooperation in education and training — priorities 2016-2020
EU cooperation in education and training — priorities 2016-2020
EU cooperation in education and training — priorities 2016-2020
ET 2020 was established in 2009 by Council conclusions with four specific objectives:
The 2015 joint report prepared by the Council and the European Commission reaffirms these objectives and sets out 6 priority areas for the period 2016-2020, identifying concrete issues to be addressed within each area:
Relevant and high-quality skills and competences, focusing on results for employability, innovation and active citizenship
Main issues for cooperation include:
Inclusive education, equality, equity, non-discrimination and the promotion of civic competences
Main issues for cooperation include:
Open and innovative education and training, including fully embracing the digital era
Main issues for cooperation include:
Strong support for teachers, trainers, school leaders and other educational staff
Main issues for cooperation include:
Transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications to facilitate learning and labour mobility
Main issues for cooperation include:
Sustainable investment, quality and efficiency of education and training systems
Main issues for cooperation include:
For more information, see:
2015 Joint Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET 2020) — New priorities for European cooperation in education and training (OJ C 417, 15.12.2015, pp. 25-35)
Council conclusions of 12 May 2009 on a strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET 2020) (OJ C 119, 28.5.2009, pp. 2-10)
last update 23.02.2017