EU citizens' panel inspired by Irish process advocates for expansion of learning abroad

The EU citizens' panel on the topic of learning mobility abroad concluded its deliberations today, Sunday. File picture: Citizens.ec.europa.eu

Some 150 citizens from all EU member states have brought forward recommendations for expanding Erasmus-like learning opportunities to different ages and sectors in a panel format inspired by Ireland's use of citizens' assemblies.

Among the 21 recommendations from 12 separate groups, one of the more popular suggestions involved urging member states to teach English as a first foreign language.