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Love languages? Enjoy being creative with words? Then the Juvenes Translatores contest could be your chance to shine!

The annual EU-wide translation contest invites secondary school students born in 2009 to put their language skills to the test. Participants can translate between any of the 24 official EU languages – choosing from an impressive 552 possible language combinations.

Mark your calendars: registrations run from 1 September to 12 October 2026.

A great way to explore what’s currently going on in the EU is through the State of the European Union (SOTEU). Delivered every September, this speech by the European Commission President usually looks back at the EU’s achievements and sets out its upcoming priorities.

What is the capital of Romania? How do you say thank you in Polish? What is the specialty dish in Slovakia? Challenge your students with this new online board game, designed to teach primary school students about the EU countries. Regardless of their knowledge level, they will learn about the countries' history, geography and culture by answering different kinds of questions in a fun and interactive way.

From 24 April to 1 May 2026, the European Youth Week (EYW) will offer young people throughout Europe the opportunity to get involved, to discuss important issues and promote active citizenship. Activities for young people will take place across Europe, so check what is going on around you.

The 9th of May is Europe Day! This Day is the perfect opportunity to broaden your European knowledge and to bring Europe into the classroom. Take a quiz, watch a documentary or dive into European history. The Learning Corner offers a wide range of fun and interactive educational resources for all ages. Have fun and Happy Europe Day!

What is the capital of Romania? How do you say thank you in Polish? What is the specialty dish in Slovakia? Challenge your students with this new online board game, designed to teach primary school students about the EU countries. Regardless of their knowledge level, they will learn about the countries' history, geography and culture by answering different kinds of questions in a fun and interactive way.

Dreaming of travelling across Europe? Between 8 and 22 April 2026, young people born between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008 can apply for DiscoverEU. This initiative offers 18 years old a unique opportunity to explore Europe’s diversity, cultures and history while meeting fellow travelers from all over the continent.

Step into Europe’s digital world with Alice. Follow her on her journey, as she learns how to stay safe online, protects her personal data or how to avoid cyber-attacks to live securely ever after in the EU’s Digital Decade.

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Walk beside Little Red Riding Hood as she discovers the value of WiFi4EU to stay connected, new security rules that protect her privacy and the importance of universal connectivity and online safety when meeting strangers along the way.

With this educational role-game your students will take on the roles of shepherds, hunters, nature conservationists or local politicians and work together to find sustainable solutions for coexisting with wolves. As they navigate different viewpoints, your pupils will learn to understand others’ interests and motivations, strengthen their communication and negotiation skills, and discover more about wolf biology. A dynamic classroom experience for students aged 15 and above, that brings dialogue, empathy, and collaboration to life!

Ready to become a democracy champion? Dive into our interactive guide for children aged 9–13, co-created with members of the EU Children’s Participation Platform. As we recently celebrated International Education Day, themed “The power of youth in co-creating education,” this toolkit invites children to discover how democracy works through engaging activities — from spotting misinformation to writing an Environmental Bill of Rights and creating their own advocacy materials — so they can take action at school or in their community

The winners of the Juvenes Translatores contest have been revealed! Young language lovers from across Europe impressed European Commission translators with their skills, translating between the EU’s 24 official languages. The winners, one per Member State, will be invited to Brussels to celebrate Europe’s linguistic diversity together. Challenge your students with this year’s contest texts!

10 February marked Safer Internet Day 2026, highlighting the importance of safer, smarter online experiences for children and teens. This family-friendly booklet on the European Commission’s guidelines to protect minors under the Digital Services Act offers valuable insights. Explore how platforms can support safety, privacy, reporting, and parental tools, empowering young people to enjoy the internet with confidence and security.

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Watch our revisited Snow White tale, in a world where the EU’s Digital Decade goals for 2030 have been met. Everyone enjoys fast Internet, secure digital IDs, and safe, intelligent technology. In this connected world, Snow White studies online, opens a digital bank account, and watches her favorite films with ease. When trouble strikes, digital innovation steps in as e-Health and emergency services act swiftly to protect lives. The dwarfs use AI and digital twins to make their mining greener, safer, and more efficient. And the Queen discovers that true power lies in connectivity and trust, not in magic.

Society needs active citizens who can shape the world they want to live in. Yet inspiring children and teenagers to engage with politics and European values can be challenging. Do you want to equip your students with a solid understanding of how the European Union works? Do you want to strengthen European democracy and promote European values? Then why not apply to the latest Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions call? These actions are specifically designed for teachers and schools to nurture the next generation of active, informed, and EU-savvy citizens. These initiatives are part of the latest 2026 Erasmus+ funding call: https://eurlex.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/6080/oj Find out more!

As the festive season approaches, chocolate may find its way into our homes with its indulgent flavours. But chocolate can vary widely in composition, depending on where it’s produced. So what if you had to decide what can be called “chocolate”? Invite your secondary pupils to debate, negotiate and define Europe’s sweetest piece of legislation – the Chocolate Directive – with our role-play game. As members of different EU institutions, they will discover how rules are made, how compromises take shape, and how even a simple chocolate bar can spark major political questions.

Last September, the European Commission called children and teens to fill in an online survey on cyberbullying. Over 6,300 children aged 12-17 from across the EU shared their views. Discover their ideas, their calls for action, and what schools can do to make the internet a safer place for everyone.

As the year draws to a close, the Learning Corner team would like to thank you for your commitment, helping young people understand the world around them – and shape the one ahead. During these very last school days before the festive break, you may have a moment to step back and explore issues with a different angle or format. Why not delve into some of our quizzes, board games or role play activities for a more relaxed but still instructive session with your students?