Research ministers to map what skills are necessary to competitive Europe

On 24 July research ministers of the EU member states, during the informal meeting of the Competitiveness Council in Vilnius, will discuss what skills are needed now and in the future to ensure EU competitiveness in the field of science and innovation.
“Europe's future depends on its knowledge and innovation economy. This not only requires investments in research, but should also be accompanied by developing the necessary skills. If we are to solve the problems in the current EU labour market and pave the way for Europe's competitive future, we need to identify the lacking skills and enable science and business together those necessary skills develop”, says Lithuanian Minister of Education and Science Dainius Pavalkis. Read more...