On Wednesday 13 December, MEPs and Council of the EU representatives informally agreed on the modalities for a new European framework for the transparency of qualifications and skills (Europass). Contrary to the Commission proposal, the text no longer makes the European classification tool for skills, competences, certifications and professions (ESCO) the reference tool in this area.
The Europass instrument was created in 2005 and comprises a whole range of tools and services that contribute...