Main policy initiatives and outputs in education and training since the year 2000

Strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training ("ET 2020")

Policy framework


	Ivesting in education and training — a response to ‘Rethinking Education: Investing in skills for better socio-economic outcomes’ and the ‘2013 Annual Growth Survey’
	Council Conclusions (March 2013)
	Education and training in Europe 2020 – the contribution of education and training to economic recovery, growth and jobs
	Council Conclusions (November 2012)
	Rethinking Education: Investing in skills for better socio-economic outcomes
	Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (November 2012)
	The role of education and training in the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy
	Conclusions of the Council (February 2011)
	An Agenda for new skills and jobs: A European contribution towards full employment
	Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (November 2010)
	Youth on the Move initiative – an integrated approach in response to the challenges young people face
	Conclusions of the Council (November 2010)
	Education for sustainable development
	Conclusions of the Council (November 2010)
	Youth on the Move - An initiative to unleash the potential of young people to achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in the European Union
	Commission Communication (September 2010)
	The social dimension of education and training
	Conclusions of the Council (May 2010)
	Key competences for a changing world
	2010 joint progress report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the "Education & Training 2010 work programme" (February 2010)
	Messages from the EYC Council in the field of education as a contribution to the discussion on the post-2010 Lisbon Strategy
	Council messages (November 2009)
	Developing the role of education in a fully- functioning knowledge triangle
	Council conclusions (November 2009)
	Key competences for a changing world
	Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (December 2008) - Draft 2010 joint progress report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the Education & Training 2010 work programme

	A strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training ("ET 2020")
	Council conclusions (May 2009)
	Enhancing partnerships between education and training institutions and social partners, in particular employers, in the context of lifelong learning
	Council conclusions (May 2009)
	Key messages to the Spring European Council in the field of education and training
	From the Education, Youth and Culture Council (February 2009)
	An updated strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training
	Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (December 2008)
	European Year of Creativity and Innovation (2009)
	Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council (December 2008)
	Delivering lifelong learning for knowledge, creativity and innovation
	2008 joint progress report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the "Education & Training 2010 Work Programme" (February 2008)
	Key messages to the Spring European Council in the fields of Education/Training and Youth
	Report from the Council (Education, Youth and Culture) to European Council (13-14 March 2008)
	"Education and Training" as a key driver of the Lisbon Strategy
	Adoption of Resolution (November 2007)
	Modernising education and training: a vital contribution to prosperity and social cohesion in Europe
	2006 Joint Interim Report of the Council and the Commission on progress under the “Education & Training 2010 work programme” (February 2006)
	Modernising education and training: a vital contribution to prosperity and social cohesion in Europe
	Key Messages to the March 2006 European Council
	"Education & Training 2010" – The success of the Lisbon Strategy hinges on urgent reforms
	Joint Interim Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the detailed work programme on the follow-up of the objectives of education and training systems in Europe (February 2004)
	Detailed work programme on the follow-up of the objectives of Education and training systems in Europe
	Work programme of the Education Council in cooperation with the Commission (February 2002)
	Future objectives of education and training systems
	Education Council report (February 2001)

Implementation


	Accompanying document to the draft 2010 joint progress report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the "Education & Training 2010 Work Programme" - Analysis of implementation at the European and national levels
	Commission Staff Working Document (November 2009)
	Accompanying Document to the Draft 2008 joint progress report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the "Education & Training 2010 Work Programme"
	Commission Staff Working Document (November 2007)
	Annex to the Draft 2006 joint progress report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the “Education & Training 2010 work programme
	Commission Staff Working Paper (November 2005)
	Implementation of the "Education & Training 2010" programme
	Commission Staff Working Document Supporting document for the draft joint interim report on the implementation of the detailed work programme on the follow-up of the objectives of education and training systems in Europe (November 2003)

Programmes supporting "Education and Training 2010" and lifelong learning


	Action programme in the field of lifelong learning (2007-2013)
	Decision No 1720/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an action programme in the field of lifelong learning (November 2006)
	Action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of education and training (2004-2006)
	Decision No 791/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (April 2004)

Themes

Education and Training