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 >>
OHTE Annual Conference "Teaching History, Teaching Peace"
26th session of the Council of Europe Standing Conference of Ministers of Education
Quality history education in the 21st century
Principles and guidelines
Other Council of Europe initiatives on History Education:
Remembrance of the Holocaust, Prevention of Crimes against Humanity
Observatory on History Teaching in Europe
HISTOLAB - Transnational History Education and Co-operation Laboratory
Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)5 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on passing on remembrance of the Holocaust and preventing crimes against humanity
After long debate, at the end of March 2022, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted a Recommendation on passing on remembrance of the Holocaust and preventing crimes against humanity.
It offers a framework for our Member States regarding the transmission of the history and remembrance of the Holocaust.