The Privacy Agency
Volume I - The Shadow Network
To engage 11–15 year-olds on digital risks, France's data protection authority (CNIL) has published L'Agence Privacy, a manga-style comic series tackling hacking, cyberbullying, identity theft and online reputation. The format responds to two realities of teenage life: the omnipresence of digital...
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L’Agence Privacy
Volume I - Le réseau fantôme
Afin de sensibiliser les 11-15 ans aux risques liés au numérique, la Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) a publié « L'Agence Privacy », une série de bandes dessinées de style manga qui aborde le piratage informatique, le cyberharcèlement, l'usurpation d'identité et la...
Rapport d’activité du Service de l’éducation
Tout au long de l’année 2025, le Service de l’éducation du Conseil de l’Europe a poursuivi une ambition claire : placer l’éducation au coeur de la démocratie, les droits humains et de l’État de droit. Guidées par la stratégie « Priorité aux apprenants » 2024–2030, ses actions ont contribué à...
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Closing Conference of the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 – “The Way Forward”
Collection of conference proceedings
The Closing Conference of the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) 2025, entitled "The Way Forward", held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on 18–19 November 2025 was co-organised by the Council of Europe and the Slovenian Ministry of Education, in the framework of the national DIGI.DR...
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Educating for a Video Game Culture – Volume 2
Keep on playing, keep on growing
Video games are no longer marginal pastimes. They are a cultural, economic and social phenomenon that is able to shape how people learn, connect and participate in society. As billions engage with games daily – whether for entertainment, education or creative expression – understanding their...
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Où les apprenants rencontrent l’histoire:réaffirmer le rôle de l’enseignement de l’histoire au XXIe siècle
Rapport général Quatrième Forum annuel sur l’enseignement de l’histoire
Dans le cadre du programme intergouvernemental sur l’enseignement de l’histoire, le Service de l’éducation du Conseil de l’Europe a lancé une série de forums sur des sujets clés concernant l’histoire dans le premier quart du XXIe siècle. Le quatrième forum, intitulé « Où les apprenants...
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Toolkit for a Democratic and Inclusive School Culture
1. Understanding the key challenges, principles and solutions
The Council of Europe envisages schools as vibrant, democratic and inclusive communities where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential. Rooted in the principles of equity, human rights and mutual respect, these schools foster active participation, open...
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Toolkit for a Democratic and Inclusive School Culture
2. Supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities
The Council of Europe, as part of its Education Strategy 2024-2030, "Learners First", under Pillar 1, "Renewing the Democratic and Civic Mission of Education", has created a toolkit on the right to quality education for all learners, with a focus on creating an inclusive and democratic school...
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Toolkit for a Democratic and Inclusive School Culture
3. Fostering school success for ethnic minority student
The Council of Europe, as part of its Education Strategy 2024-2030, "Learners First", under Pillar 1, "Renewing the Democratic and Civic Mission of Education", has created a toolkit on the right to quality education for all learners, with a focus on creating an inclusive and democratic school...
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Toolkit for a Democratic and Inclusive School Culture
4. Creating a culture of respect and empathy in schools
The Council of Europe, as part of its Education Strategy 2024-2030, "Learners First", under Pillar 1, "Renewing the Democratic and Civic Mission of Education", has created a toolkit on the right to quality education for all learners, with a focus on creating an inclusive and democratic school...
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Toolkit for a Democratic and Inclusive School Culture
5. Involving families in democratic life in schools
The Council of Europe, as part of its Education Strategy 2024-2030, "Learners First", under Pillar 1, "Renewing the Democratic and Civic Mission of Education", has created a toolkit on the right to quality education for all learners, with a focus on creating an inclusive and democratic school...
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Toolkit for a Democratic and Inclusive School Culture
6. Promoting authentic student participation in schools
The tool “Promoting authentic student participation in schools” emphasises the importance of the principles of engagement and participation. Participation within the school setting is a critical component of school culture, encompassing the active involvement of students, teachers, administrative...
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Education Department Programme 2026
Democracy is more than just a matter of laws and institutions; it depends on a culture of democracy rooted in democratic values. The last decade has shown a worrying trend of democratic backsliding. Freedom of expression and information continues to worsen in several countries and the civic space...
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Education Department Activity Report 2025
Throughout 2025, the Education Department of the Council of Europe continued to pursue a clear ambition: to place education at the heart of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Guided by the “Learners First” Education Strategy 2024–2030, its work further strengthened education as a...
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New Revised Manual for Language Test Development and Examining
For use with the CEFR
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DCE Planner
A curriculum framework for digital citizenship education
The Digital Citizenship Education Planner (DCE Planner) is an essential tool for empowering young citizens in the digital era. It aims at creating an agreed vision of competences citizens need for constructive, responsible and meaningful engagement with digital technologies. The DCE Planner is a...
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Where learners meet history: reaffirming the role of history education in the 21st century
General report - Fourth Annual Forum for History Education
As part of the intergovernmental programme on history education, the Education Department of the Council of Europe has launched a series of forums on key topics concerning history in the first quarter of the 21st century. The fourth forum was entitled “Where learners meet history: reaffirming the...
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Implementation of Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)10 on Developing and Promoting Digital Citizenship Education – State of Play
In an increasingly digitalised world, understanding how to navigate online spaces safely, responsibly and critically is essential for all citizens. The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Recommendation on developing and promoting digital citizenship education (DCE) provides a vital...
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