Silvia Costa (S&D). – (IT) Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I believe that three issues are important in the transition from training to work: the relationship between theory and practice in teaching and learning; the integration of the humanities with technical and scientific subjects; and the structure of higher education and technical training, including non-academic training and continuous development.

This is the direction that should be taken in teacher training, the promotion of training partnerships between companies, training centres and research centres and the promotion of high-level training. Today, we have a two-speed market for young people, and the situation is getting worse. We also have a flexibility that has not been matched by welfare provisions, but the new welfare is continuous development and opportunities to return to work and for mentoring. I think this should be presented more as a new social right.