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FEDERATION FOR EUROPEAN EDUCATION (FEDE) 

The FEDE is organising its online Academic conference 2025 entitled “Artificial Intelligence (AI), Educational Transition and Corporate Vitality” on Tuesday 25 November from 14:00 to 16:00 (Paris time) with simultaneous interpretation French-English. The idea of transition is often confused with that of evolution or rupture. However, it is neither an evolution (which is a continuous process) nor a rupture (which is a discontinuous event), but both at the same time. “Transition” literally means to pass through, to go beyond, including beyond the predictable. The contours of the term are therefore not easy to define. Taken in a broad and provisional sense – as a change that reshapes and reconfigures – “transition” will be approached at his occasion through the lens of AI in relation to education and corporate vitality. During the event, four experts will present their opinion on this topic.

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ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (OECD)

The OECD published a report titled “Employment Outlook 2026 - Geographic Disparities in Jobs and Incomes”. This document looks at the latest labour market developments and prospects in OECD member countries. This edition highlights that the places where people live shape their chances of finding good jobs and moving up the income ladder, with large and persistent gaps in employment, unemployment and disposable incomes being present across regions. Local labour markets are also being reshaped by trade and technology shocks, including artificial intelligence, with some losing manufacturing jobs while others are creating more service jobs. The effects of these shocks play out differently for people, places and firms depending on their local context.

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The OECD recently published a report titled “Giving informal learning the recognition it deserves”. Informal learning is a central yet often overlooked pillar of lifelong learning. While policy has traditionally prioritised formal and non-formal education and training, a substantial share of skills is developed through everyday life – at work, through social interaction, and via self-directed learning. This sort of learning opens accessible pathways for those less likely to engage in structured learning. Yet despite its growing importance, informal learning remains insufficiently defined, measured, and embedded in policy frameworks. This report addresses this gap through comparative analysis supported by Belgium (Flanders), Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It examines the benefits, participation patterns, and key drivers of informal learning.

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The OECD recently published a report titled “Artificial intelligence (AI) and skills - What we know so far”. The document summarises and brings together various pieces of OECD research to build a coherent narrative on what we know about artificial intelligence (AI) and skills. It highlights that many businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), report that their ability to use AI is constrained by a lack of people with the right skills. Around 40% of employers in manufacturing and finance who have not yet adopted AI say that skills are the main reason, as do more than half of SMEs that are not yet using generative AI.

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UNESCO

In 2026, World Youth Skills Day – held each year on 15 July – will focus on a critical question: “What will it take to equip every young person with the competencies they need to thrive in a shared future?” The world of work is changing rapidly. Artificial intelligence (AI), the green transition, and growing social complexity are transforming how we learn and work. To thrive in this changing landscape, young people need a balanced set of competencies that combines technical, digital, AI, green, social-emotional, and civic skills with the human qualities that technology cannot replace. At the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, UNESCO is organising a webinar titled “Skills for a shared future” on 15 July from 10:00 to 11:00 (Paris time).

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Last month, the Commission published an important report titled “The teaching profession in the EU – A comparative analysis building on the TALIS 2024 results”. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the key features of the teaching profession in the EU, examining motivations and experiences related to the profession including satisfaction, well-being, and future career intentions as well as the factors that empower teachers. It finds that supportive working conditions are strongly correlated with job satisfaction, well-being, and retention. It also stresses concerns about the age imbalance in the teaching workforce and teachers’ preparedness for emerging challenges.

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EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) is organising a webinar titled “Leading Sustainability in Education” on 10 June from 15:30 to 17:00 (Paris time). This event aims to explore how the education sector transforms sustainability commitments into integrated practices in teaching, learning, and institutional operations. Through expert insights and interactive dialogue, it will examine the tools and governance strategies necessary to drive systemic change in education.

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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT (EP)

The European Parliament (EP) recently published a study titled 'Academic Freedom in 2024: Key Findings and Policy Options'. This concise document examines the state of academic freedom across EU Member States, identifying key threats and legal protections. It offers insights and policy recommendations to safeguard academic freedom at both national and EU levels.

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COUNCIL OF EUROPE (CoE)

The New Democratic Pact for Europe is a new strategic and political initiative of the Council of Europe (CoE) to address democratic backsliding across the continent. The aim is to bring together Member States, parliamentarians, local and regional authorities, civil society, citizens, and experts to anticipate current and future threats to democratic systems and build common responses. To gather views on these issues, the CoE launched a survey open until 11 September. 

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EUROPEAN ALLIANCE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS (EAFA)

The European Alliance for Apprenticeships is organising today a webinar titled “Blue Book Traineeships for Vocational Education and Training (VET) graduates” from 15:30 to 16:30 (Paris time). The aim is to present the European Commission’s Blue Book Traineeship Programme which will be for the first time open to people with VET qualifications, marking an important milestone in recognising the value of VET and offering graduates a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience at the heart of EU policymaking. Applications for the traineeship session of this programme beginning in March 2027 will be open from 22 July to 4 September 2026. The webinar will also offer practical guidance for potential applicants, as well as for VET organisations and networks wishing to share the opportunity with their learners and graduates.

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EUROPEAN CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING (CEDEFOP)

Last month, the CEDEFOP published a report titled “New fields for apprenticeship - Insights for successful expansion of apprenticeships to new sectors and occupations”. Apprenticeship, being particularly effective in delivering the skills and qualifications that individuals need in today’s economies and societies, has been expanding to new fields: occupations or sectors that have not typically been accessed through apprenticeship training. Apprenticeships are increasingly relevant in sectors requiring a combination of advanced technical and soft skills, such as those of cybersecurity, educational technology and Fintech (new technologies to offer banking and financial services).

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THE SHIFT PROJECT​​

The Shift Project is a think tank that aims to inform and influence the debate on energy transition in France and Europe. In cooperation with several partners, including Acteurs de la compétence, France's leading vocational training federation, the Shift Project has just published a report entitled ‘Training the workforce for the ecological transition’.

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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK EUROPE (ELNE)

From 2023 to 2027, the FEDE is participating in the ELNE project as a key partner and active member of the ELNE Steering Committee. In the frame of the European Education Month (EEM) in March 2026, ELNE has published the 7th edition of its Journal. Entitled “Collaborative Leadership Accross Europe: Stakeholder Perspectives”, the document brings together 30 inspiring practices and research contributions on collaborative leadership in education from across Europe and beyond.

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES (IAU)

For over 20 years, the IAU has tracked global trends in the internationalization of higher education through its Global Surveys (2003–2024). The IAU published its 6th Global Survey entitled “Internationalization of Higher Education: Current Trends and Future Scenarios”. The document reflects a period of major transformation - pandemic impacts, shifting geopolitics, sustainability challenges, and rapid digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) advances - drawing on responses from 722 institutions in 110 countries and territories. To reach a truly global audience, this survey is available in English, French and Spanish languages, ensuring higher education leaders, researchers, and policymakers worldwide can access and use these insights. 

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EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF EDUCATION EMPLOYERS (EFEE)

Between 2024 and 2026, EFEE led a project titled “European Sectoral Social Partners in Education Addressing Psychosocial Risks for an Equitable and Sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis (APRES COVID)”. This European project looked at how the pandemic affected working conditions, occupational well-being and mental health in education systems across Europe. Throughout the project, education employers, trade unions, researchers, and practitioners came together to exchange experiences and identify practical ways to prevent and manage psychosocial risks in the workplace. The final outputs of the APRES COVID project are now available on the EFEE website.

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ELECTRONIC PLATFORM FOR ADULT LEARNING IN EUROPE (EPALE) ​​

Given the rapid changes in the labour market and the constant evolution of technologies, lifelong learning needs to be agile, responsive and accessible to all. Micro-credentials offer an innovative solution to meet the needs of an ever-changing workforce. EPALE recently published an interesting article entitled ‘Micro-credentials: towards flexible recognition of skills’.

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UNITED NATIONS (UN)

Despite decades of GDP growth, people are feeling increasingly disenchanted with economic and political systems, and the planet is facing mounting crises — exposing a fundamental gap between what we measure and what actually matters for sustained human progress. This has been one of the main drivers behind the movement to Go Beyond GDP, which over the last decades has seen increasing support. In 2024, UN Member States created an independent High-Level Expert Group to develop recommendations for measures that complement and go beyond GDP. This Group published its final report titled “Counting What Counts: A Compass of Progress for People and Planet” in May 2026. In the document, the Group proposes a globally applicable framework to complement GDP with indicators that capture human well-being, environmental sustainability, and intergenerational fairness.

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On 30 July, the United Nations (UN) celebrates the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking remains a global threat fuelled by organised crime. Every year, more and more people are falling victim to trafficking, over greater distances, with greater violence, for longer periods and for greater profit. Between 2020 and 2023, more than 200,000 victims were identified worldwide. The 2026 campaign, entitled ‘“Trapped behind the scam”, highlights the vital role of the police and the criminal justice system in dismantling organised trafficking networks, whilst ensuring a victim-centred approach.

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EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR APPLIED SCIENCES IN HIGHER EDUCATION (EURASHE)

In the frame of the Erasmus+ project called EngageAll, EURASHE and its partners organised a webinar entitled ‘Engage and Learn: A Competence Framework for Student Civic Engagement’ on 6 October from 12:00 to 13:30 (Paris time). The project EngageAll addresses the crucial role of Professional Higher Education (PHE) institutions in fostering active citizenship and highlights the wide-ranging benefits of student involvement beyond academic study. During this event, a newly developed Framework to measure civic engagement in PHE institutions will be presented.

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EUROPEAN TRAINING FOUNDATION (ETF) 

The European Training Foundation (ETF) published a report titled “Skills investments for competitiveness and sustainability”. This document explains why skills are a strategic asset for countries aiming to strengthen competitiveness and support sustainable development. It outlines how effective skills investments require clear governance, coherent planning, and stronger links between skills policies and economic strategies.

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WORLD COMMITTEE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (CMATLV)

Today, the World Committee for Lifelong Learning (CMAtlv) is organising an online conference-debate entitled “The importance of lifelong learning in improving the quality of life of carers and patients” from 15:00 to 17:00 (Paris time) with simultaneous interpretation English-French. Caregivers, whether they are relatives, spouses, parents or friends, still receive too little real support from health and education systems. Without appropriate training, they have to deal with complex situations in a context where misinformation about health issues is widespread. 

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LIFELONG LEARNING PLATFORM (LLLP) 

The Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) brings together around forty European associations including the FEDE since 2023, which operate within the fields of education, training and youth. The LLLP recently published a document titled “Guidebook to European decision-making in Education and Training”. This tool aims to help civil society organisations navigate policymaking in education and training at the EU level.

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION OF LA FRANCOPHONIE (OIF)

Tomorrow on 20 March, International Francophonie Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the French language and the diversity it embodies across the globe. Celebrating the Francophonie means recognising the potential of language and culture to unite peoples, to create spaces for solidarity and mutual understanding, and to reflect together on our shared future.

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INSTITUT FRANCAIS ​​

The Institut français is the key operator for the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture in implementing France’s cultural diplomacy. Its missions are to support and coordinate the French network for cooperation and cultural action abroad; to support French artists and cultural and creative industries in their international development; to strengthen dialogue between cultures and societies; and to promote the French language and multilingualism. At the end of March, the Institut français has launched an international campaign entitled “Le français, c’est stylé”, designed to highlight all the initiatives that bring the French language to life today on every continent, in every discipline and with every audience.

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OBSERVATORY ON HISTORY TEACHING IN EUROPE (OHTE)​​

The Observatory on History Teaching in Europe (OHTE) of the Council of Europe published a study titled "The abolition of the death penalty in history teaching". It is the first examination of how the history of the abolition of the death penalty is taught across Europe. This study’s findings serve as a call to action to advance abolitionist strategies and deepen awareness of this fundamental human rights issue among young people.

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