In general, the present report follows the approach used for the 1991 version of the publication but is more extensive, firstly with regard to the countries it covers and secondly with regard to the content for each country. It now includes 17 countries - the 15 Member States of the European...

The study identifies trends and developments in some important Member States concerning national frameworks and their role in education/training and labour market developments. By doing so, this study will feed the debate of whether and how far an update of the European five-level structure is...