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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

Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union! Starting on 1 July, Denmark will be the next to take on this exciting role.

Happy birthday European flag!

Beginning as a programme to promote cooperation across universities and higher education institutions, the Erasmus programme has now grown into Erasmus+ that celebrate 38 years of encounters, friendships and shared adventures

What do a school trip to Belgium, a holiday in Spain, and a student exchange in Germany have in common?
They’re all possible without border checks, thanks to the Schengen Agreement!

Every small action makes a big difference... even turning off the lights, saving water or choosing to recycle. On World Environment Day, check out our fun games, videos, and activities to learn how you can help make the planet a happier place!

Every year on 9 May we celebrate Europe Day! It’s a unique opportunity to feel part of something bigger by having fun and learning something new. So get involved, have fun and celebrate the EU with us!
Happy Europe Day!

We’ve created a space where your ideas matter! The European Commission wants young people to have a real say in how our societies and democracies work. 
During the dialogues, Commissioners interacted with and listened to young people’s perspectives.

Earth Day falls on 22 April, while the EU Green Week runs from 3-5 June.

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.