The European Council has consistently emphasised the need for member states, while pursuing the consolidation of public finances, to ensure efficient investment in education and training as a "growth-friendly area".
Euroopa Ülemkogu on järjepidevalt rõhutanud, et liikmesriikidel tuleb eelarve konsolideerimisel tagada tulemuslik investeerimine haridusse ja koolitusse kui majanduskasvu soodustavasse valdkonda.