Political Framework - Strategic framework for the European cooperation in the field of education and training ("ET 2020")

2011 - Erasmus for all, new education and training of the European Commission [DOC]

2010 - European Year for Active Ageing (2012) - Decision from the European Parliament and the Council (September 2010)

2010 - Social dimension of education and training - Council conclusions (May 2010) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2010 - Key competences for a changing world - 2010 joint progress report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the 'Education and Training 2010' work programme (February 2010) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2009 - Messages from the EYC Council in the field of education as a contribution to the discussion on the post-2010 Lisbon Strategy - Council Messages (November 2009) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2009 - Developing the role of education in a fully-functioning knowledge triangle- Council conclusions (November 2009) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2009 - A strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training ("ET 2020") - Council Conclusions (May 2009) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2009 - Key messages to the Spring European Council in the field of education and training - From the Education, Youth and Culture Council (February 2009) [EN]

2008 - Key competences for a changing world - Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (December 2008) – Draft 2010 joint report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the 'Education and Training 2010' work programme [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2008 - An updated strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training - Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (December 2008) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2008 - European Year of Creativity and Innovation (2009) - Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council (December 2008) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2008 -Renewed Social Agenda: opportunities, access and solidarity in the XXI century Europe

2008 - Communication from the Commission (2 July 2008)

2008 - Key messages to the Spring European Council in the fields of Education, Training and Youth - Report from the Education, Youth and Culture Council to the European Council (13-14 March 2008) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2007 - Education and training as key driver of the Lisbon Strategy - Adoption of the resolution (November 2007) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2006 - Modernising education and training: a vital contribution to prosperity and social cohesion in Europe - 2006 joint interim report of the Council and of the Commission on progress under the 'Education and Training 2010' work programme (February 2006) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2006 - Modernising education and training: a vital contribution to prosperity and social cohesion in Europe - Key messages to the Spring European Council [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2004 - "Education and Training 2010" – The success of the Lisbon strategy hinges on urgent reforms - Joint interim report of the Council and of the Commission on the implementation of the detailed work programme on the follow-up of objectives of education and training systems in Europe (February 2004) [DE] [EN] [ES] [FR]

2002 - Barcelona European Council - It is clearly believed that lifelong education and training are key facts directly linked with employment strategies (March 2002)

2002 - Detailed work programme for monitoring the concrete objectives of the education and learning systems in Europe - Work programme of the Education Council in cooperation with the Commission (February 2002)

2001 - Implementation of employment policies of Member States (2001/64/CE) - Recommendation from the European Council (January 2001)

2001 - General guidelines of economic policies of Member States and of the Community (2001/483/CE) - Recommendation from the European Council (June 2001)

2001 - The concrete future objectives of education and training systems - Report from the Education Council to the European Council (February 2001)

2000 - Feira European Council - All Member States, the European Council and the Commission were invited to define coherent strategies and practical measures to promote lifelong learning and make it accesible to everyone. In this Council, the need of promoting the involvement of social partners and taking full advantage of the public and private funding methods was reiterated. (June 2000)

2000 - Lisbon European Council - Achieve the most dynamic economy of the world based in knowledge and including key elements such as the development of lifelong education and training for everyone (March 2000)

1995 - European Year of Lifelong Learning - European Union Council – Findings about lifelong learning policies (October 1995)

1993 - Access to professional lifelong learning, 30 June 1993 - Recommendation from the European Council (June 1993)