The Council Presidency and European Parliament have reached a political agreement on a European Year of Skills, which will cover the period 9 May 2023 until 8 May 2024. The overall objective of the European Year of Skills is to promote a mindset of reskilling and upskilling, boosting the competitiveness of European companies and create quality jobs, whilst also addressing skill gaps and shortages.
Activities throughout the European Year will include:
• Conferences, forum discussions and other events to promote debate on the role and contribution of skills policies
• Events to promote discussion and mutual learning on the actions and approaches that public, private and third-sector stakeholders can take
• Initiatives to promote the provision, financing and uptake of upskilling and reskilling opportunities
• Communication and awareness-raising campaigns on EU initiatives for upskilling and reskilling.
The agreement between the Parliament and the Council Presidency will be followed by the formal adoption of the decision in the plenary session of the European Parliament and the next meeting of the Council (expected in May 2023). Further information on the European Year of Skills is available at:
