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Council of Europe Sub-Group on Higher Education Policy Meets in Paris to Discuss Key Topics
The Council of Europe’s Sub-Group on Higher Education Policy convened on 18-19 September 2024 to discuss crucial issues impacting the higher education landscape across Europe. The two-days’ meeting brought together experts and policymakers to exchange insights and provide feedback on the current...
Council of Europe Sub-Group on Higher Education Visits Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
On 18 September 2024, members of the Council of Europe Sub-Group on Higher Education visited Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, to engage in discussions on internationalisation, academic freedom, support for refugees in integrating higher education and the role of artificial intelligence (AI)...
Joint stocktaking exercise confirms EDU-RES as a successful and innovative tool
The Council of Europe’s approach to Education in times of emergencies and crisis aims at strengthening and streamlining the role of education for community resilience and robustness through the six principles for building resilient educational ecosystems and the toolkit, taking into consideration...
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Conference on "Academic Freedom in Action"
The conference "Academic Freedom in Action”, scheduled to take place on 13-14 November 2024 in Strasbourg, will highlight the democratic mission of higher education and the importance of protecting and promoting academic freedom, ensuring that higher education remains a cornerstone of democracy...
New Publication - RFCDC Guidance document for Vocational Education and Training
The Education Department of the Council of Europe announces the publication of a new guidance document for the implementation of the Council of Europe Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (RFCDC) in Vocational Education and Training (VET). The RFCDC sets out 20 competences...
Greece deposits instrument of accession to the Lisbon Recognition Convention
The Education Department is pleased to announce that Greece has officially deposited its instrument of accession to the Lisbon Recognition Convention (LRC) to the Council of Europe, marking a significant step forward in international cooperation on the recognition of higher education...
30 years of the ENIC Network: A journey of cooperation and progress in recognition of qualifications - by Chiara Finocchietti, ENIC president
The ENIC network celebrates its 30th anniversary this year! It has come a long way and has grown stronger. Can you share some of the network’s most notable achievements over the past few years? We can share 3 ‘success stories’ of the ENIC network. The first is the story of cooperation: started in...
New initiative to be piloted in selected schools in Albania
In order to meet the changing needs of its partners and beneficiaries, the Council of Europe project Strengthening Democratic Citizenship Education in Albania* is constantly exchanging with stakeholders and fine-tuning its action. The project team met Geart Ferhati, Vice President of the Student...
European Language Gazette: special issue
European Day of Languages, 26 September 2024 – “Languages for peace”
Celebrated each year on 26 September, the European Day of Languages (EDL) is a means of promoting awareness among the general public of the importance of language learning and protecting the linguistic heritage. With less than 6 weeks to go until EDL, we are excited to inform you about the...
Together for Peace – Council of Europe helps prepare first lesson of new school year in Moldova
“Together for Peace” was the title of the first lesson of the 2024 – 2025 school year in the Republic of Moldova delivered in all primary, secondary and high schools of Moldova and prepared with the support of the Council of Europe. Placed in the context of Moldova’s European integration and...
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