Working together for growth and jobs. A new start for the Lisbon strategy, Communication to the Spring European Council (European Commission, 2 February 2005)

After initially moderate results, the 2000 Lisbon Strategy was simplified and relaunched. Key elements include knowledge and innovation for economic growth, research and knowledge transfer between business and education, upskilling and reskilling for high-level skills and associated employment, etc., in a context of enhanced global competition and economic migration.

The refreshed Lisbon Strategy has significant consequences for policy and strategy in education and training, including the teaching and learning of languages.