Apply for the 2017 EESC Civil Society Prize
The EESC has launched its 2017 Civil Society Prize. This year, the EESC will reward innovative projects to promote quality employment and entrepreneurship for the future of work undertaken by civil society, focusing on young people, migrants and other people who have difficulty accessing the labour market. A total of EUR 50.000 will be awarded […]
Legislativity – Das Spiel zur EU-Gesetzgebung
Brüssel ist der Ort, an dem die wichtigsten Entscheidungen der Europäischen Union (EU) getroffen werden. Hier werden Gesetze gemacht, die für alle Mitgliedstaaten verbindlich gelten. Brüssel ist daher nicht nur bekannt für Pommes frites, Comics oder das Atomium: Es ist das Machtzentrum Europas. Im Spiel „LEGISLATIVITY“ wetteifern unterschiedliche Vorstellungen und Interessen darum, EU-Gesetz zu werden […]
Public consultation on Promoting social inclusion and shared values through formal and non-formal learning
The online questionnaire will gauge public opinion on the importance of equipping young people with shared values and how education and non-formal learning can help achieve this aim in view of creating more socially cohesive societies. The results of the public consultation will be used together with the other data and research evidence, as well as ET 2020 mutual […]
Public consultation on the European Citizens’ Initiative
The European citizens’ initiative, foreseen in the Treaty on European Union, allows EU citizens to participate directly in the development of EU policies by calling on the European Commission to make a legislative proposal. To be considered by the Commission, an initiative must gather the support of at least one million EU citizens from at least […]
EU Skills Profile Tool for Third Country Nationals
As part of the New Skills Agenda for Europe, the European Commission has developed a Skills Profile Tool to support early profiling of the skills of refugees, migrants and other third country nationals. The EU Skills Profile Tool for Third Country Nationals is intended for use by any services that may be offering assistance to […]
Over €340 million proposed for the European Solidarity Corps
During a first phase launched in December 2016, eight different programmes were mobilised to offer volunteering, traineeship or job opportunities under the European Solidarity Corps. More than 30,000 young people have already signed up and the first participants have now started their placements. The Commission is now proposing to equip the European Solidarity Corps with […]
Free digital learning opportunities for migrants and refugees
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has released a report on This report, drawing on case studies and expert interviews, can be of interest to educators, providers of learning initiatives, individuals or organisations supporting refugees, and policymakers. The increasing number of migrants and refugees places demands on European education systems. According to the UN, only […]
Erasmus+ exchanges made easier with new mobile app
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary celebrations, Erasmus+ is launching a new mobile app to make going abroad more straightforward for participants. Key features of the new app include: step-by-step tracking of the admin process for Erasmus+ participants find and share tips on settling down in the local community language learning support through the […]
Help to build the European Year of Cultural Heritage website
2018 will be the European Year of Cultural Heritage and the EU would like you to let them know what kind of content you would like to see on the dedicated website. The European Year of Cultural Heritage in 2018 will see events, activities and celebrations all around Europe. The year aims to get people interested […]
LLLP Erasmus+ Annual Implementation Survey
The Lifelong Learning Platform organises a yearly evaluation on the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme. The survey aims to provide decision-makers with an evaluation coming from the programme’s direct beneficiaries on what works and what could be improved. The survey contains questions on various aspects related for instance to the application procedures, to the relations with […]