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2 April is International Fact-Checking Day. Help you safely navigate the online landscape and spot disinformation more easily.

Are you 18 years old and curious about Europe’s history and culture? Would you like to build friendships and connections across the continent? Then DiscoverEU is the opportunity for you. Applications are now open so don’t miss out!

It’s now been six years since the Learning Corner first launched, creating and promoting engaging educational materials in all 24 EU languages for young people aged 5-18.

Did you know, women account for 48% of PhD graduates across the EU? However, this gender balance is lost in the business and economic sector, where women represent only 22% of researchers in the field. Additionally, only 34% of EU researchers are women and only 9% of inventors are women.

Safer Internet Day takes place in February every year and is an internationally recognised occasion to raise awareness of online safety for people of all ages, but especially young people.

Hold onto your hats, language lovers! The winners of the Juvenes Translatores translation contest for secondary schools will be announced during a live broadcast on Thursday 13 February at 11:00. Stay tuned!

Did you know that there's a special day dedicated to the number that can save your life?

The theme for the International Day of Education on January 24 this year is 'AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation'. On this International Day of Education, we celebrate our teachers and educators who help empower young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Happy birthday eTwinning! Connecting teachers, inspiring education

The European Parliament is seeking your help to improve its educational offer to explain the European Union, active citizenship and parliamentary democracy. For this, they need your advice.

Ever heard of the Charlemagne Youth Prize? This award from the European Parliament recognizes young people aged 16-30 with innovative ideas for a better Europe.

Did you know that the EU has introduced a common charger for electronic devices? Say goodbye to rummaging through drawers to find the right charger! Thanks to the EU's new Common Charger Directive, all new portable electronic devices sold in the EU must now support USB-C charging.

Children and young people should be safe from online dangers and risks such as harassment, bullying, false information, illegal content and/or people pretending to be someone else.
These two brochures are invaluable resources for educators who want to stay ahead of the curve in the digital age.

Did you know that every six months, a different EU country holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union? From the start of January until June 2025, it is Poland’s turn to take this important responsibility.

Have a look at the survey results and use our educational toolkits – the toolkit to help fight gender stereotypes in primary school and the toolkit to help fight gender stereotypes in secondary school – to raise awareness in your classroom!

With Eurostat's IMAGE tool you can prepare your own European statistical maps in several predefined map layouts.

Contribute to an improved educational offer by participating in the European Parliament online survey by 5 January!

Are you looking to get involved and do your bit for the European community and further afield? Sign up for the European Solidarity Corps!

1 December marked an important moment for the European Union, namely the start of a new mandate for the European Commission, led for the second time by President Ursula von der Leyen.