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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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you 18 years old and up for an adventure? Get ready to explore Europe by joining DiscoverEU.

The European Year of Youth is nearing its end, but there are still a few months left to get involved. A special year with a spotlight on inclusion: helping all young people to become active and engaged citizens.

Best wishes to all teachers – you play a key role in communicating the EU to young people!

Since Russia’s invasion, the EU stands united in its solidarity with Ukraine and will continue to support Ukraine and its people. According to estimates, almost half of the refugees from Ukraine are school-ag

Secondary schools in all EU countries can now start enrolling for Juvenes Translatores, the European Commission's annual translation contest.

Every year in September, the President of the European Commission delivers the State of the Union address (SOTEU) before the European Parliament, taking stock of the past year and presenting priorities for the year ahead.

Since July 1st, it is Czechia’s turn to hold the presidency. The country has set 5 priorities that the EU should focus on for the months to come, under the slogan “Europe as a Task: Rethink, Rebuild, Repower”:

In the framework of the European Year of Youth 2022, the first ever Voice Platform of the European Commission has been launched.

Every child must be protected and respected both online and offline.

Europe Day, held on 9 May every year, celebrates peace and unity in the European Union.

False or misleading information spreads online as never before. It is increasingly necessary to find reliable tools to tackle this problem.

On 24 February 2022, Europe woke up to harrowing news about Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine.