Erasmus+ has been honoured with the prestigious Cercle d’Economia Award for European Integration, recognising its major contribution to unity and cooperation in Europe. At the ceremony in Barcelona on 7 May, Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu accepted the award, calling Erasmus+ “a symbol of the Europe we want to build: open, united, and invested in its future.” She shared her vision for the programme: “Every child in Europe should benefit from at least one Erasmus experience.” This award highlights Erasmus+ as a key force in shaping a more inclusive and connected Europe.

When EPALE (Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe) was officially launched on 15 April 2015, few could have predicted the vibrant community it would become and its power to connect and empower adult learning professionals across Europe. What began as a digital meeting place has grown into a dynamic ecosystem where educators, trainers, researchers and policy makers collaborate and drive innovation in adult learning. The platform's growth reflects the dedication of its community members, who have contributed thousands of resources, articles and discussions that continue to shape adult learning practice across Europe. Check out how EPALE is celebrating its 10th Anniversary!

The third edition of key data on early childhood education and care (ECEC) is now available, offering a comprehensive in-depth analysis of the state of ECEC across Europe. Produced by the Eurydice Network, the report provides a fresh and nuanced perspective on the ECEC landscape. It reviews policy changes over the past decade and introduces new indicators to reflect evolving priorities in the ECEC field. These insights provide a clear picture of the current situation and major trends across Europe, as well as a deeper understanding of individual systems: - Many European countries have made significant progress in expanding access to ECEC, particularly in the years before primary school. - Yet, the right to education from a very early age is still not universally guaranteed, and the quality of services varies widely within countries and across Europe. - Staff shortages and the need for enhanced professional development and improved working conditions remain pressing challenges. The report includes: International comparisons, analysing ECEC systems across 37 European countries, highlighting the successes and challenges in striving for high quality. National information sheets outlining the main aspects of each country’s ECEC system for easy reference. Whether you're a policymaker, researcher, or simply passionate about ECEC, this report is a valuable resource that will help you navigate the complex landscape of early childhood education and care.

This Eurydice report focuses on the topic of equity and inclusion in higher education in Europe. It analyses the current level of alignment of European higher education systems with the ten Principles & Guidelines agreed by all EHEA countries as a blueprint to take forward the commitment of improving the social dimension.

The Intro to EHESO Microdata training addresses first-time and entry-level EHESO microdata users (e.g. early career researchers, policymakers,…). The main goal is to inform about the coverage of the EHESO microdata, enable users to navigate through the EHESO microdata interface, select the data of interest (variables, countries, years) and extract data according to their needs.

This training session provides policymakers and other stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and interact with the European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard (EHESS).

The launch of the European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard (EHESS) will be complemented with a policy-oriented conference Learning from the 1st edition of the European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard and looking at the future of EHESO on January 30th, 2025. This conference will not only present the launch of EHESS but also raise awareness about the Scoreboard among policymakers and higher education sector stakeholders. Additionally, the expectations that various target audiences have for the future of the Observatory will be explored.