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Le Groupe des travailleurs du Comité économique et social européen réaffirme son engagement pour une Europe sociale, forte, durable et porteuse d'espérance pour ses citoyens.
Group II statement - Restoring confidence in the integration project of the European Union
This hearing is very timely as all seven flagship initiatives of the Europe 2020 initiative have been launched, including "Youth on the Move" and the "Agenda for New Skills and Jobs", both of which have vocational education and training at their heart.