European Ministerial Conferences of the Council of Europe
Education ministers adopt new priorities and actions to implement the Reykjavik Principles for Democracy
At the 26th session of their Standing Conference, which ended in Strasbourg on 29 September, Ministers of Education set new priorities and actions to implement the Reyjkjavik Principles for Democracy by adopting five resolutions and endorsing the 2030 "Learners First" strategy. Renewing the...
Transformative power of education: universal values and civic renewal – Ministerial Conference in Strasbourg
The renewal of education's civic mission, education in times of emergency and crisis, and harnessing the potential of digital transformation in education are the main themes of the 26th Council of Europe Standing Conference of Ministers of Education held in Strasbourg on September 28-29. The...
“Learners First” – a new Council of Europe Strategy 2030 for the Education sector
The Council of Europe is launching a new education strategy "Learners First" 2024-2030, which aims to promote a culture of democratic participation among all learners in order to safeguard democracy. The strategy will be endorsed at the 26th session of the Standing Conference of Ministers of...
Education in emergencies and crises - a new policy-making tool for education actors
The emergencies and crises facing our societies are complex, heterogeneous and constantly evolving. The consequences of such events (e.g. conflicts, natural disasters, climate change, epidemics, etc.) are severe, and the impact on education is no exception, ranging from damage to school...
A European Year of Digital Citizenship Education
At the 26th session of the Standing Conference of the Council of Europe, Ministers of Education will discuss the launch of the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education (DCEY2025) in 2025, which will aim to promote digital citizenship and digital literacy, including AI literacy, in...
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