European Commission launches the Union of Skills to equip people for a competitive Europe

EAfA is proud to announce the Union of Skills has been launched, an initiative that will develop human capital in Europe and strengthen EU competitiveness. 

The Union of Skills will help workers and businesses to keep up with growing skills and labour demands. It aims to deliver higher levels of basic and advanced skills through support schemes, provide opportunities for people to update and learn skills, facilitate recruitment across the EU, and attract top talent to the EU. 

As Roxana Mînzatu, Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, said, ‘The Union of Skills is our strategy to help people stay ahead in a rapidly changing world and keep Europe competitive and fair.’