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Also that data is collected on the training practices in other Member States. SMEs have to be encouraged to adopt long-term training policies. The participation of SMEs in training programmes, in particular in management training, has to increase. Mr. H Papoutsis, Member of the European Commission 'Policies aimed at reducing unemployment must also take into account the work of the future. Active policies are called for to enable the unemployed to re-enter the labour market, and young people to access the job market.