EU budget 2028-2034: Commission proposes new “AgoraEU” programme for culture, media and civil society

This single integrated programme will provide spaces where citizens can meet, create and exchange, freely express their opinions and become more aware and appreciative of diversity. AgoraEU will cover policy areas that are key to empowering European citizens and building stronger and more resilient societies. Aims It aims to promote cultural and linguistic diversity and …

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Interim evaluation confirms added value of European Education Area

The European Commission recently conducted an interim evaluation of the 2021-2030 European Education Area (EEA), covering the period from 2021 to 2024. The evaluation presents an ongoing effort to enhance European cooperation in education and training, and make sure that the EEA achieves its goals by 2030 and beyond. Key insights The evaluation confirms the …

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Revising guidelines on disinformation and AI ethics – workshops insights

Organised by the European Digital Education Hub, the workshops’ outcomes will contribute to the upcoming Digital Education Action Plan 2030 Roadmap. The aim of both May workshops was revising and refining two sets of EU guidelines: tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data in teaching and learning. Both …

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Seeking pioneering universities to shape future learning and mobility

The European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is seeking higher education institutions or European Universities alliances to lead the way in testing, refining and scaling up the European higher education interoperability framework (HEIF) during its first years of implementation. The framework was developed by the EDEH between June 2023 and January 2025. Why interoperability matters In a world …

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More than 6.1 million workers trained under the Pact for Skills

More than 6.1 million people have received training under the Pact for Skills since its launch in 2020, according to the results of the 2024 Pact’s annual survey. Over 3,200 organisations that invest in skills development have now joined the Pact, including industry, social partners, education and training providers, local authorities and employment services. The Pact for Skills is central to …

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How can we ensure equity in science education?

Studies have shown that pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. This includes pupils from low-income backgrounds and ‘first-generation students’ (whose parents did not obtain a college or university degree), and also children with migrant backgrounds. There is also a clear gender gap in STEM careers, disadvantaging girls. …

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EU funding worth €13.5 million to support pan-European reporting

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support independent reporting on EU affairs by pan-European outlets, with a budget of €13.5 million. In its second year running, the call aims to enhance the quantity, quality and impact of reporting on EU affairs in as many languages and Member States as possible. It is split …

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