95/431/EC: Decision No 2493/95/EC of the European… Article 1

Article 1

1. 1996 shall be proclaimed 'European year of lifelong learning.` 2. During the European year, information, awareness-raising and promotional actions will be undertaken concerning opportunities for lifelong learning. The aim is the promotion of personal development and sense of initiative of individuals, their integration into working life and society, their participation in the democratic decision-making process and their ability to adjust to economic, technological and social change. Preparation of the actions will take place in 1995.