The 26th session of the Council of Europe Standing Conference of Ministers of Education will be held on September 28 and 29, 2023, in Strasbourg, France. The main themes are the renewal of education's civic mission, education in times of emergency and crises, and harnessing the potential of digital transformation in education. 

The Ministers' resolutions, which will be adopted at the end of the Conference, include reaffirming the critical role of education in promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, recognising the need for decisive action to address global challenges, strengthening the Council of Europe's education implementation mechanisms, and focusing on the democratic future for all learners. 

The launch of the new Council of Europe Education Strategy 2030, a preparatory phase of a European Civic Education Area Framework Convention, a piloting phase of a toolbox for ensuring education rights in emergencies, the launch of the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education in 2025, and the start of work on an instrument on the use of artificial intelligence systems in education systems are among the key proposals. 

The conference will help to implement the conclusions of the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government, the Council of Europe 2030 Strategy, the Secretary General's Strategic Framework, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

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