Being able to speak and understand languages other than your own is a tremendous asset. Meeting new people, feeling more confident when you’re travelling abroad and discovering new cultures are just some of the things languages can do for you.
The COVID-19 global pandemic has had a profound impact on many sectors of European society. To emerge stronger from this crisis, the EU is launching a recovery plan called ‘NextGenerationEU’.
Do you think sustainable energy can contribute to a better future for our planet? Are there any talented filmmakers in your class? If so, be creative and teach the world how to save energy.
Plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks and cotton buds can no longer be placed on the markets of the EU Member States.
Through the Green Deal, the European Union is taking action to fight climate change and encourage all citizens to work towards a greener and more sustainable Europe. Education and training are key, helping citizens and local communities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for this transition.
Every year in September, the President of the European Commission delivers a public address on the State of the European Union before the European Parliament. This is an important moment for the European institutions and European citizens, not only taking stock of the previous year but also presenting Europe’s priorities for the future.
Are you concerned about the impacts of climate change? Do you feel passionate about the need to reduce carbon emissions? Would you like to give your students a better understanding of climate change and the action we can all take to help reduce it?
Did you know that the train is one of the safest, most sustainable and innovative means of transport? Many events are being organised to raise awareness of its benefits and celebrate the European Year of Rail.
Who invented the sugar cube? Which country has the largest brown bear population in Europe? What is a kanklės? What is Muckanaghederdauhaulia?
Are you a young European looking for a job, a traineeship or a course of study in Europe, but you don’t know where to begin? Just go to the EUROPASS website.
Climate change is happening, its impact can already be felt, and we need to adapt to it without delay.
What is the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI)? What are supercomputers? What is the WiFi4EU initiative?
A brand-new educational toolkit provides secondary school teachers with fresh ideas and background information for classroom sessions on sustainability issues. The toolkit has been developed as part of the Green Trip campaign, promoting sustainable projects and lifestyles among young Europeans.
In the age of the internet and social networks, fake news spreads very fast, as the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated. A new toolbox provides secondary school teachers with various resources to raise the awareness of their pupils about the abuse of online information and help them to distinguish what is fake from what is true.
Did you know that every year the European Commission makes its General Report on the Activities of the European Union available to all? This new 2020 edition highlights the challenges and main achievements of the von der Leyen Commission and the European Union in general during that exceptional year.
24 March 2021 was a big day for the rights of the child. The European Commission adopted the first comprehensive EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child, as well as a proposal for a Council Recommendation establishing a European Child Guarantee.
While the Covid-19 pandemic still prevents many of us from visiting museums and other cultural venues, the House of European History is opening its virtual doors to offer a wide selection of online educational resources.
Streaming allows us to view or listen to multimedia content online at any time, without having to download it first. European students are using streaming platforms more and more, but what happens when they visit another EU country?
Can you remember when the single European currency was introduced? What role does the European Central Bank (ECB) play? Do you know what Eurobarometer is?
Learn about the EU Member States, those using the euro, candidate countries and other countries in Europe with this new colourful poster.
