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TunisiaETF: Thirty years old, thirty years strong
On its anniversary, the European Training Foundation looks forward by looking back.
For most, the 30th birthday is the first big milestone where one starts looking back rather than just steaming ahead with youthful force. The European Training Foundation, precisely thirty years old this autumn, decided not to do that. Instead, it marked the occasion in a forward-looking manner, with an event titled Reflecting on the Past, Envisioning the Future.
That is not to say there was no reminiscing. There were congratulations aplenty, not just on the anniversary but also on the achievements of the organisation. ‘The ETF’s resilience, flexibility, and ability to cope with a challenging environment […] is remarkable,’ said Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit, stressing in particular how the ETF has stood by Ukraine during its darkest days.
On that topic, ETF Director Pilvi Torsti interjected: ‘Some might ask why we should even think several years into the future when […] the current storms in the geopolitical landscape can make it difficult to see too far ahead. But the answer is clear: 1994 was a more optimistic period than today. We must commit to the same spirit and bold targets today, despite a more complex geopolitical reality. The ETF’s mandate is more relevant than ever and must reflect the signs of our times.’
Countries covered:
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Algeria
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Egypt
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Israel
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Jordan
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Lebanon
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Libya
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Morocco
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Palestine *
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Syria *
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Tunisia
