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Two of Europe’s premier education initiatives are uniting. Discover how the Lifelong Learning Platform and the European Skills & VET Week are teaming up to champion continuous education, elevate innovative practices, and bring the Lifelong Learning Awards to a bigger stage.

From apprentices to entrepreneurs, discover how mobility programmes help build skills, unlock opportunities and strengthen Europe's competitiveness. Join the discussion on 1 July in Brussels or online.

Held on 4 and 5 June 2026 in Rome, the European Commission and the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital hosted the 2026 High-Level Event, bringing together around 200 participants, including EAfA members from 12 countries.

The peer review provided an opportunity to reflect on how stakeholders, particularly employers, can contribute more effectively to quality assurance (QA) in vocational education and training (VET).

New data from Cedefop's updated online tool Timeline of VET policies show that vocational education and training reforms across EU-27, Norway and Iceland are moving forward, with countries shifting from planning to active implementation. 

EU sets clearer rules and protective exposure limits for high-risk substances at work: a move expected to protect workers’ health, prevent long-term illnesses and improve conditions across sectors.

The EQAVET Annual Network meetings gather EU quality assurance representatives in VET, National Reference Points, EU bodies staff members and experts. Attendees included 54 participants from 33 countries (25 EU Member States and 8 non-EU countries).

Occupational safety and health belong on Europe’s skills agenda. See how EU-OSHA’s OSHVET and OiRA help embed prevention in vocational education and lifelong learning for safer and healthier working lives.

Representatives from EU countries gathered for the 25th meeting of the Child Guarantee Coordinators. Under the Cyprus Presidency, discussions focused on strengthening the European Child Guarantee and reviewing progress in its implementation.