History and history teaching have been a focus for the Council of Europe’s work on education since its inception.
From the start and as stated in the European Cultural Convention, the organisation recognised the importance of history as a basis for the education of the citizens of Europe and its role in bridging differences and bringing people together by establishing mutual understanding and confidence between the peoples of Europe. Read more >>
Bilateral project
Developing a culture of co-operation - When teaching and learning history
Developing a culture of co-operation when teaching and learning history is an interactive e-book with links to external sources. It is intended for use in teachers’ education and is suitable for any mode of teacher training.
This publication,designed for self-study, is now available.
Current intergovernmental project
Educating for Diversity and Democracy: teaching history in contemporary Europe
This project aims to enhance the expertise and capability required of policy makers in member states in addressing the major cultural and political challenges facing history education in Europe today
Latest publication
Shared histories for a Europe without dividing lines
An interactive e-book aimed at teacher trainers, teachers in training, practising teachers and their pupils.
The e-book Shared histories is now available in Greek.
Forthcoming events
- Meeting of experts to discuss the main outcomes of our intergovernmental project Educating for diversity and democracy: teaching history in contemporary Europe", Strasbourg, 8-9 June 2017.
- The Council of Europe Intergovernmental Project “Educating for diversity and democracy: teaching history in contemporary Europe”, Third regional seminar, Utrecht, 28-29 June 2017.
- The Council of Europe Intergovernmental Project “Educating for diversity and democracy: teaching history in contemporary Europe”, Fourth regional seminar, Belgrade, Serbia, 4- 5 October 2017.
Past events
- Presentation of the results of the bilateral history education project in Cyprus, Strasbourg, March 2017.
- Preparatory meeting to discuss the second phase of the intergovernmental project Educating for diversity and democracy: teaching history in contemporary Europe, Strasbourg, 16 - 17 November 2016.
- Project Educating for Diversity and Democracy: teaching history in contemporary Europe
Second Regional Seminar, Alexandroupoli, Greece, 11-12 October 2016 - Project Educating for Diversity and Democracy: teaching history in contemporary Europe
First Regional Seminar, Tallinn, State University, Estonia, 1-2 June 2016