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Planning a trip to Brussels? Be sure to visit the interactive Experience Europe and discover all about the European Commission.

Learning about the EU from an early age is crucial to make our children engaged and active EU citizens.

2022 is the European Year of Youth! A perfect opportunity to highlight the European youth’s important role in shaping a greener, more inclusive and digital future.

Every six months, a different EU Member State takes on the EU presidency. This means that it heads the Council of the European Union, organises the meetings of the leaders of the Member States, and indicates the areas in which it would like the EU to progress. France’s turn started on 1 January.

In the age of digitalisation and technology, schools too have had to adapt and to change their teaching methods.

Do you care about solidarity, humanitarianism, want to make a positive change to people’s lives and need help making it a reality?

EUROPE DIRECT: a network of communication experts ready for people to MEET, ASK and DISCUSS the present and the future of the European Union.

Are you between 16 and 18 years old and would you like to participate in a youth event where you can meet with other European students and discuss (in English) ways to combat disinformation?

Free and open to everybody, Science is Wonderful! brings the world of science to primary and secondary schools all over Europe. Scientists from all di...

EU Code Week is back from 9 to 24 October, offering students the possibility to make their first steps as digital creators, providing schools and teac...

Europe is recovering from the biggest public health crisis in its history, which also led to an unprecedented economic slowdown. The coronavirus pande...

On this occasion, we invite you to experience participatory democracy in your classroom with the Conference on the Future of Europe. An opportunity to...

The Conference on the Future of Europe is a unique opportunity for European citizens to debate Europe’s challenges and priorities. No matter where you...

Languages are fun! Why not celebrate the European Day of Languages with this little booklet in 24 official languages of the EU, and discover the joys ...

Do you think sustainable energy can contribute to a better future for our planet? Are there any talented filmmakers in your class? If so, be creative ...

Every year in September, the President of the European Commission delivers the State of the Union address before the European Parliament, taking stock...

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

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...

On 14-16 October you will have an invaluable opportunity to present your #ErasmusPlus project. Whether you want to organise a poetry slam, an exhibiti...