Education and training in Europe 2020: responses from the EU Member States

This report presents a focused comparative analysis of national responses to the Europe 2020 priorities in the field of education and training. It concentrates on recent and forthcoming national reforms across four thematic areas that have a direct relevance to the Europe 2020 strategy: (1) early school leaving (ESL); (2) higher education; (3) youth employment; and (4) vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning. Based on national information collected through the Eurydice network, this report presents a factual cross-country reporting of recent reforms, which can support policy makers at national and European level. The report reviews policy measures undertaken since 2011, the year following the launch of the Europe 2020 strategy, as well as any measures currently at an advanced stage of preparation for implementation.

The report covers the [European Union] EU-28 Member States and the comparative analysis comprises four chapters addressing the following policy areas: Tackling early school leaving; Improving attainment levels and the quality and relevance of higher education; Improving skills and VET for youth employment; Increasing adult participation in lifelong learning.

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