EU: internships on the rise, but quality still in need of improvement

In an analysis published on 6 February, the European Court of Auditors takes stock of internships in member states. In the space of 10 years, from 2013 to 2023, the proportion of working people aged 18 to 35 who have completed at least one internship has risen from 46% to 73%, according to a survey, representing 3.7 million young people every year. There are no official statistics, however. The auditors note that these internships, which are linked to higher education and public policies...