6
Feb
2024
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Quality traineeships in the EU (debate)
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, according to the evaluation of traineeships in Europe, cooperation between the Member States and the European Union has brought about significant improvements in apprenticeships and the integration of young people into employment. But it is clear that more needs to be done, given that youth unemployment now stands at 15%. As the Commission’s assessment shows, the main problems would be the difficulty of finding adequate housing situations due to the high rents and low remuneration of young people. Internships must be a fundamental step in the training of our young people, acting as a bridge between academia and the working world. Investing in the training of young people means investing in the future of the European Union and its economy. Europe must invest in the new generations, without forgetting the importance of studying the traditions and history of the peoples of Europe, who represent the wealth and strength of the Union itself.