Three out of four Europeans would prefer general education over vocational education and training.

Omissions

• The 75% figure refers to the perception that general education has a more positive image than vocational training, not to a declared intention to choose general education over VET — the claim reformulates an 'image' question as a 'choice' question.
• The same survey shows largely favourable attitudes towards VET: 85% agree VET provides technical skills relevant for jobs, 73% see it as offering high-quality learning, 79% say it is delivered by competent teachers and 78% think it benefits from modern infrastructure — context that softens the 'Europeans prefer general education' narrative.
• The specific 75% figure appears in the secondary reporting (Euronews) of the Eurobarometer; the official European Commission news release consulted does not restate that exact percentage.
• Source used was published 2026-07-16, before the session date, so the MEP could have known it.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission — DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, 'New survey finds Europeans believe vocational education and training leads to good jobs and pay'"A new EU survey shows that Europeans view vocational education and training (VET) as a fast track to attractive and well-paid job opportunities." ... "71% agree that women are often steered towards general education rather than technical subjects" ... "73% see VET as offering high‑quality learning; 79% say VET is delivered by competent teachers; 78% think VET benefits from modern infrastructure"
• PrimaryEurobarometer — 'Attractiveness of Vocational Education and Training' (July 2026 survey page)"The new Eurobarometer survey reveals that 85% of Europeans agree that vocational education and training provides technical skills relevant for jobs."
• SecondaryEuronews — 'Education comes in different forms: How do Europeans feel about vocational training?'"Three-quarters of EU citizens believe that general education at an upper secondary level has a more positive image than vocational training, according to a new Eurobarometer survey."