Press Release: 3316th Council meeting, Education, Youth, Culture and Sport, Brussels, 20 and 21 May 2014

The Council adopted conclusions on:

Education:
~ Effective teacher education,

~ Multilingualism and the development of language competences,

~ Quality assurance supporting education and training,

Youth:
The Council and the representatives of the governments of the member states adopted two resolutions on:
~ The EU Work Plan for Youth,

~ The structured dialogue process,

The Council also adopted conclusions on promoting youth entrepreneurship to foster social inclusion, in this context, ministers also discussed, in public deliberation, how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among today's younger generation.

ESO: Background information: Conclusions on effective teacher education http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-conclusions-on-effective-teacher-education/

ESO: Background information: Conclusions on quality assurance supporting education and training http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-conclusions-on-quality-assurance-supporting-education-and-training/

ESO: Background information: Conclusions on multilingualism and the development of language competences http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-conclusions-on-multilingualism-and-the-development-of-language-competences/

ESO: Background information: Conclusions on cultural heritage as a strategic resource for a sustainable Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-conclusions-on-cultural-heritage-as-a-strategic-resource-for-a-sustainable-europe/

European Commission: RAPID: MEMO/14/360: Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (20-21 May 2014) http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-360_en.pdf

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