On Thursday 15 January, the European Parliament backed the arrangements for the new European framework for the transparency of qualifications and skills (Europass). In line with the agreement reached with the Council of the EU on 13 December, the decision means that the tool for European skills, competences, qualifications and occupations (ESCO) is no longer the reference in this matter (see EUROPE 11926).
The decision aims to “promote transparency and understanding of skills and...