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COM(2018)24

Recommendation on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning

Council Recommendation of 22 May 2018 on key competences for lifelong learning (Text with EEA relevance.)

Stage
In force, reached 4 Jun 2018
Procedure
Recommendation
Last activity
4 Jun 2018
2 entries · record as of 12 Oct 2026

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Latest: Formal adoption by the Council, 22 May 2018.

  1. 17 Jan 2018
    • Adoption by Commission
  2. 22 May 2018
    • Formal adoption by the Council

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The Council recommendation updates the EU reference framework for key competences for lifelong learning, replacing the 2006 version with eight revised competences, including STEM, digital and entrepreneurship skills. It is non-binding and targets education and training providers, national education ministries and employers.

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