Review of the 2006 Recommendation on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning

Review of the 2006 Recommendation on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning

Summary of key points:

• More emphasis should be put on data competencies and skills, when updating the Competencies for Lifelong Learning, to ensure alignment with the European Digital Competence Framework for citizens.
• Data analytics skills (different for different fields) should be included as an important factor for European competitiveness.
• Data skills education for teachers and educators should be systematically promoted.
• The My Data concept should be promoted as a means to empower citizens.
• Data science education should be systematically developed.
• Coherence with parallel initiatives, such as Building European Data Economy, should be ensured.

European Commission's page

Read CSC's position paper here