Tag: Education
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Think outside the box: education, the Finnish way
Mervi Jansson, Finnish expert in education and CEO of OMNIA Education Partnerships, discussed with The New European the major trends in Finnish education and the need to think outside the box. The technological future that awaits for us is already here and a new set of skills will be needed.
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The many virtues of entrepreneurship – ‘Josette Dijkhuizen’
Interview with Josette Dijkhuizen, entrepreneur at large and consultant.
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The Innovative SME
In the globalised economy, the strategic importance for SMEs to innovate cannot be understated. Unfortunately, often they cannot do it alone and need support. Policy makers at all levels have an important role to play, but coordination is needed.
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Importance of Global skills
The Hays Global Skills Index is an index scaled from 0 to 10 which estimates the national pressure in demand for skills. This index also shows how labour markets have been affected by the crisis. Actually, by looking at a comprehensive set of macroeconomic and labour market indicators across 31 countries, the Hays Global Skills…
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Europe and its neighbours: The good, the bad and the ugly
To foster security, stability and prosperity in its Neighbouring countries, the European Union launched the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) in 2004. Since then, there have been reviews of these policies, the last one was presented in November 2015 and the previous one in 2011. The countries concerned by these policies are separated in two main…
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‘Mustang’ a story about inspiring to Freedom
In a Turkish coastal village the young Lale and her older sisters Nur, Ece, Selma and Sonay celebrate the end of the school year. The sisters go to the beach with a group of male students and play there, fully clothed, into the water fighting astride on the shoulders of males. The news of the ‘scandal’…
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Smart Companies, Diverse Talent
Diverse companies are proven to be more successful. But differences still bring with them prejudices and mistrust. Learning to attract and retain diverse talent is strategic for future growth.
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“Against Euroscepticism, a more responsible EU” – Interview with MEP Hermann Winkler
UNITEE interviewed the German MEP of the EPP Group on topical issues such as Euroscepticism and migration policies.
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Paean to Tolerance: We are the Solution
It is of human nature to be diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of this colourful diversity. However, tolerance is under threat. Where does the solution lie?
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Meet the European Leaders of tomorrow – Young European Council 2014 Report
We often say that young people do not care about politics, economics or even European affairs. The Young European Council proves us wrong.