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and be competitive. Nevertheless, the way the European Union is shaping the adult learners ’ upskilling seems to be giving more emphasis to basic and hard skills to train people to the new jobs of the modern economy rather than soft skills and competences for an active European citizenship. The aim of this research

have increasingly been provided by existing businesses opening new locations. Those new locations have created jobs at a higher rate than brand-new fi rms, which helps to boost job creation. Looking at both forms of new establishments shows that job creation is down following the recession, but new

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