On 24 July research ministers of the EU member states, during the informal meeting of the Competitiveness Council in Vilnius, discussed what skills are needed now and in the future to ensure EU competitiveness in the field of science and innovation.

During the informal meeting, higher education and business experts along with the research policy makers were sharing ideas on how to map and develop the currently lacking skills and better match skill supply and demand, as well as how to promote competitive skills in the field of science and innovation.