Main results of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council Meeting 14 February 2011

In public deliberation, the Council held a policy debate on its contribution to the European Semester, in the framework of the 2011 Annual Growth Survey.

The Council adopted conclusions on the role of education and training in the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy. In this context, ministers also took note of a presentation by the Commission of its communication: "An agenda for new skills and jobs: A European contribution towards full employment".

The Council also adopted without debate a regulation which establishes the procedures and conditions applicable to the practical functioning of the European citizens’ initiative.