Józef Niemiec (send a mail)
Advisor: Ronald Janssen (send a mail)
Sec: Andrea Lewis (send a mail)
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The EU is facing major challenges as a result of globalisation and new information and communication technologies (ICT). Policies and investment to promote research and innovation, access to knowledge and information, social inclusion and integration into employment must be part of any successful response.
The ETUC considers that the knowledge-based society represents new opportunities for everyone, but most not create new forms of social exclusion. Europe must construct a new culture of lifelong learning, enabling all individuals to acquire the knowledge, skills and qualifications needed to handle the rapid evolution of society and the labour market.