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A successful and smooth transition from education to the labour market is one of the key concerns of the European Youth Forum (YFJ), especially in a period where young Europeans face difficulties in getting a decent and stable job. The YFJ believes that internships can play a key role in facilitation this transition, provided that the learning dimension of internships is ensured and that internships do not replace paid work.

Read this opinion paper adopted at the Council of Members, Brussels, Belgium, 8-9May 2009.

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