Press Release: Going abroad to learn – Commission launches a public consultation on mobility opportunities for young people

On 8 July, 2009, the European Commission published a Green Paper on 'Promoting the learning mobility of young people' with the aim of opening up a debate on how best to boost the opportunities for young people in Europe to develop their knowledge and skills by going abroad. Spending a period in another country for studying, learning, work experience or volunteering is one of the fundamental ways in which young people can strengthen their future employability as well as their personal development. With this Green Paper the Commission launched a public consultation which will be open until 15 December 2009. Responses will be gathered via an online questionnaire and by written submissions.

European Commission: MEMO/09/320: Frequently asked questions: Green Paper on 'Promoting the learning mobility of young people' http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/09/320&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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