Background
Article 149 of the EU Treaty states that the role of the EU is to “contribute to the development of quality education by encouraging cooperation between Member States and, if necessary, by supporting and supplementing their action.”
The European Commission recognizes that Member States are in charge of their education and training systems. However, the European Commission has a supporting, fostering role.
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