1. use and further develop the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework, quality criteria, indicative descriptors and reference indicators as set out in Annexes 1 and 2, to further improve, reform and develop their VET systems, support lifelong learning strategies and the implementation of the EQF and promote a culture of quality improvement at all levels;

1. use and further develop the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework, quality criteria, indicative descriptors and reference indicators as set out and further described in Annexes 1 and 2, to further improve and develop their VET systems, support lifelong learning strategies and the implementation of the EQF and of the European Quality Charter for Mobility, and promote a culture of quality improvement and innovation at all levels.

27. Welcomes efforts to move towards European Centres of Reference and the potential benefits that this will bring for treatment of rare diseases; recognises that patients affected by a rare disease or condition may often require greater support in accessing such specialist care; calls for the setting up of European Centres of Reference not to be limited to rare diseases but to be extended to cover all diseases for which a special concentration of resources and expertise is available; emphasises that, in addition to treating these diseases, European Centres of Reference should also play a prominent part in obtaining second opinions an ...[+++]d in further training for medical specialists;

31. Favours the creation of a network of European reference centres for diseases, in which a particular concentration of resources or specialist knowledge is required; calls on the Commission to carry out a review of potential reference centres and to submit a proposal on access to and accreditation and funding of future EU reference centres;

The European Reference Centre for Intermodal Freight Transport (EURIFT) inaugurated today in Hamburg will support the development of an efficient and sustainable intermodal freight system by correlating and integrating relevant facts and figures for the European intermodal industry and making that information publicly and easily available.

Mr. Salvatori: The European Framework of Reference for Languages is widely used in Europe, where young people learn not just their mother tongue but also a second and third language. The framework sets out terminology or language that the students can use.