With the European Year of Skills, in cooperation with the European Parliament, Member States, social partners, public and private employment services, chambers of commerce and industry, education and training providers, and workers and companies, and the Commission propose to give new impetus to lifelong learning. Something essential for the current economic reality. Lifelong learning has become a pressing need so that no one is left behind.

• Ilana Cicurel, member of the European Parliament, Committee on Culture and Education, Renew Europe, France.
• Marcos Ros, Member of the European Parliament.