'Youth on the Move' is an initiative that aims to promote the mobility of students and trainees and to improve the employment situation of young people. In September 2010, the Commission will adopt the initiative.

The Commission's upcoming proposal is a contribution to Europe 2020, the EU's reform strategy for the coming decade. The Europe 2020 goal is to develop, over the next ten years, an economy that is based on knowledge and innovation.

'Youth on the Move' will encourage EU countries to set up a strong cooperation in order to provide to young people in Europe better opportunities to make the best of their skills. This can be achieved by improving the performance and international attractiveness of Europe's universities and by raising the overall quality of all levels of education and training in the EU.

Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou will hold a press conference dedicated to 'Youth on the Move' on September 15, 2010.

For more information visit: http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/vassiliou/index_en.htm