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RSSEU competition for school classes of age 16+
Win a class trip to visit the European Parliament with a tailored programme and one night stay.
State of the European Union 2023
The State of the European Union address, or “SOTEU”, is the annual speech delivered by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament in Strasbourg every September, to kick-start the new political year.
Welcome back to school
The holidays are over and a new school year lies ahead. We wish both teachers and pupils a fulfilling year in which they learn something new every day.
Spain’s turn to hold the EU presidency
You might know that every six months, a different EU country holds the presidency of the Council of the EU.
The EU wants to hear from children and include their views in important decisions
Children have the right to express their views. To make sure that their voices are heard, the EU has launched a Children’s Participation Platform.
Join us on Europe Day
Europe Day, which is celebrated on May 9th each year, is an occasion for Europeans to celebrate peace and unity across the continent.
Grab a book!
27 March is the Day of European Authors, an initiative of the European Commission, to reconnect younger generations with book reading and to help them discover the diversity of European literature.
Happy birthday Learning Corner
Learning Corner turns four years old on 21 March already!
DiscoverEU: Time to pack your backpack and explore Europe
Are you 18 years old and a resident of an EU country or another country associated with Erasmus+? Then get ready to go on an adventure with DiscoverEU!
Juvenes Translatores — 2022 contest
We are proud to present the 27 winners of the 2022 Juvenes Translatores contest.
112: EU Emergency number
February 11th is 112 day – a good occasion to teach children that, if they are in danger, they can call 112 24/7 to reach emergency services anywhere ...
Together for a better internet
Children and young people deserve to grow up in a digital environment where they can safely create, engage, and share.
International Day of Education 2023
On 24 January, the world celebrates the International Day of Education, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2018 to highlight the contribution of education to peace and development.
Swedish Presidency of the EU
You might know that the Presidency of the European Union (EU) rotates among the EU countries. Since 1 January, it has been Sweden’s turn to hold the Presidency.
But did you know that Sweden forms a trio with the two countries which it follows?
A big step for Croatia
As of 1 January 2023, the euro area consists of 20 countries: Croatia is now one of the EU countries using the euro as its currency.
The House of European History needs your help!
Five years after having opened its doors to the public, the House of European History would like to design fresh, new, exciting learning materials for European teachers.
School buses for Ukrainian children
The European Commission is calling on public and private entities in the EU and beyond to join forces and show solidarity, by donating buses that are essential to bring Ukrainian children safely back to school.
New funding for schools & teacher education providers under Jean Monnet
A new set of Jean Monnet actions for schools will allow teachers and teacher training institutions to apply for funding to teach about the EU in Erasmus+ Programme countries.
Your Europe, Your Say!
Join the Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS) event organised by the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels on 23 and 24 March 2023! Exchange ideas in English with students and teachers from 34 countries during an exciting and interactive event.
Expertiment for the Classroom
The European Commission gives you a rare opportunity to team up with a researcher or expert in your respective subject area to co-create learning material.