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Win a class trip to visit the European Parliament with a tailored programme and one night stay.

From 18-24 November we celebrate World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week – a global initiative to tackle the growing threat of resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines. This issue can affect anyone, anywhere, with serious consequences for health and society.

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. The Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions are specifically designed for teachers and schools to nurture the next generation of activ

6 November is the international day against violence and cyberbullying at school – the perfect occasion to share children’s voices on how to prevent cyberbullying!

Let’s bring this global event into your classroom! This is a unique opportunity to connect environmental awareness with current affairs and to show students that the world’s biggest climate decisions are not made in isolation, but in dialogue with their generation’s future.

For Educators and Teachers: Inspire your students – Join Your Europe, Your Say! 2026.

For Young participants: Your ideas, Your voice. Speak up – shape Europe with Your Europe, Your Say! 2026.

Are you born born between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2007? DiscoverEU 2026 applications are open! It will take place between 30 October and 13 November 2025 (opening and closure at 12:00:00 midday Brussels time). Don’t miss out—your journey starts now!

The European Union wants to hear from children and teenagers about poverty, fairness, inclusion, and the availability of support for those who need it.

Are you a teacher passionate about climate action? Why not apply to become Climate Pact Ambassador / Partner, or promote webinars on youth leadership in climate action?

From 13 to 18 October, Europe celebrates Erasmus Days! Register your event on https://www.erasmusdays.eu/organize-an-event/ and share your moments with #ERASMUSDAYS

Every year on 26 September, Europe comes together to celebrate the European Day of Languages. With 24 official EU languages, plus many regional and minority languages, Europe has a vibrant mix of voices and cultures: they connect people, open doors to a new word and new experiences.

Happy teachers’ day!

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.

We want to hear from children and teens aged 12-17 as part of the Commission’s work on an Action Plan on Cyberbullying.

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.

Teachers and school leaders looking to improve digital education, inclusion and wellbeing can make use of three free online tools developed by the European Commission.

The European Commission has officially launched a Public Consultation and Call for Evidence to support the development of a new Action Plan against Cyberbullying: the consultation is open on the Have Your Say portal and available in all official EU languages. It will remain open until 29 September!

The European Commission has launched the School Year Calendar for 2025–2026, which goes beyond marking dates. Each month the calendar explores a theme that promotes safer online behaviour. What does it mean to be safe, smart, and respectful on the internet? The calendar helps answer these questions.

Find out with the Juvenes Translatores translation contest if you are one of them! The 27 winning students — one per EU member state — will win a 3-day trip to Brussels in March 2026, with an award ceremony to celebrate their victory. Mark your calendars: registrations run from 2 September (12 no