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From policy to practice: how the Republic of Moldova turned a European Framework into a national movement
When the Council of Europe introduced the Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (RFCDC) in spring 2016, it offered education systems across the continent a structured model for nurturing active, informed citizens. Ten years on, few countries have embraced it as comprehensively...
The Council of Europe’s Education Department has released a new publication in its ETINED series: Open School Data in European Education Systems (Vol 9) - French version
NEW ISBN PUBLICATION - Council of Europe publishes new study on Open School Data in European Education Systems - French version
The Council of Europe’s Education Department has released a new publication in its ETINED series: Open School Data in European Education Systems. Produced in collaboration with UNESCO’s International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO), this study offers the first comprehensive...
Universities from 15 Countries meet with the Higher and Further Education Unit of the Council of Europe
On 3 June, the Higher and Further Education Unit met with academic and administrative staff from universities across 15 countries in the framework of the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) titled "Fostering European Citizenship: Youth Engagement, Rights, and Democratic Responsibilities." This...
Situational Analysis Report Highlights Human-Centred AI in Qualification Recognition
During the 33rd ENIC-NARIC Joint meeting in Athens, Louise Kelly of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) presented the outcomes of the Council of Europe Working Group's situational analysis report on Artificial Intelligence usage by credential evaluators and admission officers. While most...
Council of Europe and CNIL launch manga to teach teenagers about data protection
How do you talk to teenagers about online privacy? With L'Agence Privacy — a manga-style graphic novel co-published by the Council of Europe and the French data protection authority (CNIL) — the answer is: through intrigue, humour, and a gripping story. Aimed at readers aged 11 to 15, the...
CoE Student Rights Charter development gains momentum
A dedicated CDEDU Working Group met in Strasbourg on 19–20 May to further advance the development of the Council of Europe Student Rights Charter and continue the CoE–ESU co-creation process underpinning the initiative, with the participation of UNESCO. The meeting provided an opportunity to...
Multilingual education for migrant students in Europe: Council of Europe contributes to SIRIUS 3.0 Annual Policy Conference
The Council of Europe contributed its expertise in language policy and practice to the SIRIUS 3.0 Annual Policy Conference, held online on 19 May 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers and practitioners to discuss multilingualism and linguistic inclusion of migrants in Europe. The...
The 2nd European Forum on Digital Citizenship Education Brings Together Key Stakeholders in Strasbourg
The Council of Europe is set to host the 2nd European Forum on Digital Citizenship Education on 27-29 May in Strasbourg, uniting a broad spectrum of stakeholders to foster democratic participation and responsible digital behaviour. The event will also be broadcasted live, allowing wider...
33rd Annual Joint Meeting of the ENIC-NARIC Networks: Shaping the Future of Recognition in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The 33rd Annual Joint Meeting of the ENIC-NARIC Networks took place in Athens, Greece, from 24 to 26 May 2026, bringing together recognition experts, policy-makers and representatives of international organisations to discuss the future of academic recognition and international cooperation in...
Fifth Working Group Meeting Marks New Steps Towards the European Space for Citizenship Education
Members of the Working Group on the European Space for Citizenship Education (ESCE) met in Strasbourg for their fifth meeting, continuing work on refining the draft ESCE framework and advancing the co-creation of a shared European vision for citizenship education. Held concurrently with the...
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