Social inclusion in education and skills development is taking centre stage in 2023, with the European Year of Skills running the agenda for the next months. A recent survey within the European Union and ten of its neighbouring countries, undertaken by Eurofound and the ETF, reveals not only the number of challenges faced by societies to address social inclusion, […]
#BeInclusive EU Sport Awards
Launched by the European Commission Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) the #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards aim to reward best projects that have successfully supported social inclusion through sport. Who can apply Any organisation or private authority which has successfully developed a sport project aimed at social inclusion, carried out in the […]
Commission announces the winners of the first Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards
Today, the European Commission announced the winners of the first European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards, aimed at highlighting towns, cities and regions across the EU leading by example in inclusive policies. The winners, spread across five Member States – Croatia, Germany, Romania, Spain and Sweden – have been recognised for their work to build […]
MEPs say “no” to the Super League
The EU must shape a sporting model based on solidarity, inclusion, open competition and fairness, says a resolution adopted by MEPs on Tuesday. With 597 votes in favour, 36 against and 55 abstentions, MEPs backed a European sporting culture aligned with the EU’s values of solidarity, sustainability, inclusion, open competition, sporting merit and fairness. MEPs […]
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 […]
#BeInclusive EU Sport Awards
Launched by the European Commission Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) the #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards aim to recognise organisations using the power of sport to increase social inclusion for disadvantaged groups. Who can apply Organisations established in the Eramus+ programme countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, […]