Androulla Vassiliou is the Commissioner of Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth 2010-2014. She has set up some clear priorities for her period as Commisioner.
As Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, my priorities will concentrate on areas where we can make a difference in peoples' lives and contribute to a better Europe.
Education and training are at the heart of the Commission's 'Europe 2020' strategy for a competitive, green and sustainable economy. My priorities follow the Commission's broad policy guidelines for the next 5 years:
improving skills and access to education and training, focusing on market needs
increasing learning mobility and opportunities foryoung people
nurturing cultural expression and creativity for all.