This publication gives an overview of the European Investment Bank’s contribution for education. It details the Bank’s activities in the sector and highlights key projects. The stories, videos and case studies, illustrate how the Bank’s financing and advice help countries, regions and cities.
To encourage lifelong learning, EU Member States have endorsed the targets of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, one of which states that 60% of adults should participate in training every year by 2030. In addition, the European Union has set a digital target that at least 80% of all adults will have gained at least basic digital skills by 2030.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in her 2022 State of the Union address that the Commission would make 2023 the European Year of Skills. The aim of this is to give a fresh impetus to lifelong learning by promoting investment in training, ensuring that skills are relevant for labour market needs and strengthening learning opportunities and mobility
This publication gives an overview of the European Investment Bank’s contribution for education. It details the Bank’s activities in the sector and highlights key projects. The stories, videos and case studies, illustrate how the Bank’s financing and advice help countries, regions and cities.
