In July, the Commission launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners on reinforcing the EU Quality Framework for Traineeships. The European Parliament's decision asking for a revision of the Framework was followed by a first-stage consultation that was open until mid-September. In the context of the European Year of Skills, the consultation seeks the opinions of the umbrella body of European trade unions and employers' groups on how to improve the Framework in the future to best give young people with worthwhile experiences during traineeships under fair conditions. Click ‘Read more’ to find out more. READ MORE