Take your journalism skills to the next level with the Youth4Regions programme

The European Commission is now accepting applications for the 9th edition of Youth4Regions, its programme for aspiring journalists. The European Commission is now accepting applications for the 9th edition of Youth4Regions, its programme for aspiring journalists. In October 2025, selected participants will spend a week in Brussels, where they will receive hands-on training, expert mentoring, and newsroom …

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Commission expands youth participation with new Youth Report, Eurobarometer survey and online debate

The Commission is launching a new online debate on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform, alongside the publication of the 2024 EU Youth Report and the latest Eurobarometer survey on young people’s views. The debate builds on the Youth Policy Dialogues that took place during the Commission’s first 100 days, bringing the most prominent themes raised by young people into …

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A Union of Skills to equip people for a competitive Europe

The Union of Skills will support the development of our Union’s human capital to strengthen EU competitiveness. A key initiative of the first 100 days of this Commission, the Union of Skills will: Deliver higher levels of basic skills, for example through the Basic Skills Support Scheme pilot; Provide lifelong opportunities for adults to regularly upskill and …

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European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2026: applications open tomorrow

The European Commission launches the 2026 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. Tourism destinations across Europe are invited to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading examples in European tourism. The Smart Tourism initiative recognises cities implementing new digital …

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Have your say on how the EU budget should support education and training

Deciding the next 7 years The EU’s long-term budget sets out how much money the EU can spend in its various policies and funding programmes. This covers a period of 7 years, and the European Commission is now preparing for the next round, starting in 2028. The Commission aims to create a simpler, more focused …

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Gender equality in research and innovation not progressing fast enough, according to new She Figures report

The Commission has released the latest edition of its flagship publication series, She Figures, which presents the most up-to-date and Europe-wide statistics on gender equality in Research and Innovation (R&I). Europe’s innovation potential is at risk. While women outnumber men in university education, they remain strikingly underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers …

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Working groups on ethical guidelines for AI and guidelines on disinformation: apply now!

Two calls for participants for revising and updating critical education guidelines are open until 3 February 2025. Working group on updating the guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training The guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy provide hands-on guidance, practical tips, …

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Funding available for forward-looking projects in digital education

Does your project have the potential to bring a substantial innovation effect to European digital education? Apply for funding now! What are Forward-Looking Projects? Forward-Looking Projects support transnational large-scale projects that aim to identify, develop, test, and/or assess innovative (policy) approaches across all types of learning. They propose solutions that have the potential to become …

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