The YouthPass is based on the 8 key competences in lifelong learning, as they were defined in the Recommendation 2006/962/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 on key competences for lifelong learning [Official Journal L 394 of 30.12.2006].
8 Рэкамендацыі Еурапарламента і Савета Еўропы аб ключавых кампетэнцыях навучання на працягу жыцця (2006/962/EC) Recommendation on key competences for lifelong learning, (2006/962/EC), 18.12.2006