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How many languages can you say hello in? On 26 September, Europe celebrates the European Day of Languages – a chance to discover the fun of languages and celebrate the many ways they bring us together. 

In the framework of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) strategy, the European Commission invites students, parents, teachers and educators across Europe to take part in a survey.

Get ready to move! From 23 to 30 September, the European Week of Sport 2026 invites people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to get active and discover the benefits of an active lifestyle.

Imagine opening an app and knowing that it was designed with children’s safety in mind.
That is the idea behind the EU KIDS Act, a new proposal from the European Commission to make the online world safer for children and teenagers.  

Are you looking for ways to help your child or student stay safe online?

A new child-friendly guide offers practical tips to help young people stay safe, happy and in control online.

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.

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.

International Youth Day celebrates the imagination, creativity, and ambition of young people.

What matters most to young people in Europe? That's the question at the heart of the second meeting of the President's Youth Advisory Board, held in Brussels on 22 July.

The EU Youth Dialogue gives young people across Europe the chance to share their ideas with policymakers. Watch this short video to discover how it works and why your voice matters!

On 15 July, we celebrate World Youth Skills Day – a reminder that the skills young people develop today will help shape the Europe and the world of tomorrow.

How can we make the internet a safer place for everyone? Two new leaflets are now available with practical online safety tips – one for children and teenagers, and one for parents and caregivers.

From 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a key role that rotates every six months between EU countries.

On 18 June, three important EU institutions—the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission—signed the first-ever Joint Declaration on Culture.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life, and young people need the skills to use it wisely. 

Did you know that EU citizens have rights that can help them make informed choices about their energy use and bills?

The European Commission's new ‘Unlock Your Power! Your energy. Your rights. Your choice.’ campaign explains these rights through practical, real-life examples.

Looking for materials and guidelines to support in preparing young people for the digital world? Then you might want to save this one.

Would you like to report from Brussels, visit EU institutions and newsrooms, and learn from experienced journalists? 

The 10th edition of Youth4Regions, the European Commission’s programme for aspiring journalists aged 18–30, is now open for applications.

There is still time to register for the livestream of Collaborate for Impact: Advancing European Digital Education and Skills, the European Digital Education Hub’s flagship event taking place on 18 June 2026.