The European Union, through its various institutions and agencies, continues to propose support measures in the field of culture and education, focusing on the well-being of Europeans and increased educational opportunities throughout the Member states. These days the focus has been on digitalization and the budget for education and culture. To this effect, we […]
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Let’s sing! June 21 – European Day of Music
Happy Music Day! This June 21, as every year since 1975, when this date was declared the European Day of Music, the musical world is celebrating, because today, in a large number of cities around the world, this art will once again be available to the public free of charge. Origin of the European Day […]
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Can we build lifelong learning systems?
From 21 to 25 June 2021, the ETF will be hosting a major online event in partnership with UNESCO and with the collaboration of the ILO, EBRD and UNICEF. Entitled “Building lifelong learning systems: skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital era“, the conference aims to track our progress in building sustainable education and […]
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LearningConnects: Developing career guidance
What is career guidance, why it is crucial to support it, and how will countries be supported in improving their education systems was the focus of this Wednesday’s LearningConnect session, which was broadcast live on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. The webinar, hosted by the ETF and ILO Employment Policies, was titled “Developing career guidance: Let’s discuss!” The […]
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A trusted and secure Digital Identity for all Europeans
The Commission proposed a framework for a European Digital Identity which will be available to all EU citizens, residents, and businesses in the EU. Citizens will be able to prove their identity and share electronic documents from their European Digital Identity wallets with the click of a button on their phone. They will be able […]
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LearningConnects: Does Data Matter?
Does data count in shaping the #FutureOfEducation? How data collection is evolving, and what kind of data is needed for the future of education was the focus of this Wednesday’s LearningConnect session, which was broadcast live on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. The webinar was titled “LearningConnects: Does Data Matter?” The speakers were Valbona Fetiu Metju, Head of […]
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The European Commission fights against disinformation
The Commission today publishes its guidelines on how the Code of Best Practice on Disinformation, the first of its kind worldwide, should be strengthened with a view to increasing its effectiveness in the fight against disinformation. These guidelines set out the Commission’s intentions, call for a stronger commitment from signatories and provide for greater participation […]
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European Youth Week 2021
From May 24 to 30, under the slogan “Our Future in Our Hands”. The European Youth Weeks (EYW) are organized every two years and allow young people to learn about the opportunities offered by the European Union. These meetings encourage debate on topics relevant to society in order to hear young people’s opinions and increase […]
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2.5 billion euros for the EU’s new cultural program
Around 2.5 billion euros for the cultural and creative sectors Increased focus on music, inclusion and promotion of female talent Media to receive support for the first time The Parliament adopted on Wednesday 19 May ‘Creative Europe’, the European program for the cultural and audiovisual sectors, the EU’s largest financial commitment to date in this […]
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