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Council of Europe Showcases Democratic Competences in Vocational Education and Training Across Europe
The Council of Europe has compiled an extensive collection of policies and practices demonstrating how vocational education and training (VET) systems across member states are implementing the Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture. 112 examples of policies and practices from...
Second meeting on the development of the new Committee of Ministers Recommendation on a culture of democracy in Vocational Education and Training
On 12-13 January 2026, the Education Department of the Council of Europe organised the second meeting of experts on the Committee of Ministers Recommendation on Vocational Education and Training (VET), held in Strasbourg and online. This meeting aimed to discuss the key messages and...
New Publication – Anthology on Learning Democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe
The Education Department of the Council of Europe announces the release of a new Anthology, Learning Democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe. This publication explores the crucial role of Vocational Education and Training (VET) not only in fostering economic development through...
Council of Europe publishes Guidance on applying the RFCDC to Education for Sustainable Development
The Council of Europe’s Education Department has released a new Guidance document on applying the Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (RFCDC) to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The publication helps policy makers and educators connect sustainability learning...
First meeting to develop a new Committee of Ministers Recommendation on Vocational Education and Training and a culture of democracy
On 21 and 22 July, the Education Department of the Council of Europe organised the first meeting of experts on the Committee of Ministers Recommendation on Vocational Education and Training (VET), held in Strasbourg and online. This meeting aimed to discuss the areas and key elements to be...
