1. EUROCADRES The Council for European Professional and Managerial staff ”Language and mobility” Berlin the 19th of June 2009 Mats Pahlman

2. EUROCADRES Recognized European social partner Representing professionals and managers (P&MS) all over Europe, in all kinds of business, private & public Deeply involved in issues such as research, diversity, higher education, mobility, recognition of skills & competences Secretariat in Brussels Language diversity is a luxury for us

3. The European Union is unique Our diversity makes us stronger The social dialogue – human factor in focus Globalization is something good – we will win Recognition of professional qualifications Mobility among professional and managerial staff

4. Mobility study by EUROCADRES & UNIZO P&MS are more likely to be mobile Lower risk of entering into “forced” mobility P&MS often gain in the careers Skills & competences (languages) gives more edge

5. Final words “there are no jobs for life” “new skills are necessary to stay employed” “primary concern – lack of language skills”

6. Really final words “increased diversity at the work places demands more language & cultural knowledge” “too much English threatens European democracy”

7. Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you www.eurocadres.org Mats Pahlman www.eurocadres.org