Recognition of qualifications for academic and professional purposes

The Economic and Social Committee welcomed this Communication, the purpose of which was to give a focus to improving matters in the recognition of qualifications for academic and professional purposes, particularly with regard to the links between the recognition of both categories of qualifications. The proposals thus sought to improve the scope for the free movement of students and those in the higher professions in the European area. The ESC considered that the overall implementation and operation of the two General Directives of 1989 and 1992 should be reviewed in due course alongside the ESC’s suggestion for further proposals covering all levels of occupational skills groups in the European workforce.