EU wants to improve quality of traineeships
The European Commission has proposed a new Directive to combat bogus internships. Critics say it lacks ambition.
Education
EU wants to introduce a European Degree
European Commission Vice-President Schinas: “The European Degree will find its place next to Schengen, Erasmus+, the Euro.”
Good practices of university alliances’ R&I
European University Alliances share good practices on their research and innovation activities and how they can impact society.
Switzerland ranks 12th in the European Skills Index
The 2024 European skills index, which assesses the performance of skills systems in Europe, shows a positive trend towards slow convergence.
PISA results highlight the need for EU action
The newest PISA test results show that underachievement in the EU is increasing while, at the same time, excellence is decreasing.
New EU recommendations on schools’ use of AI
The report presents helpful tools and teaching material on AI for different age levels.
European Parliament’s suggestions for Erasmus+
In a new Parliament resolution, the MEPs propose to triple the Erasmus+ budget to overcome participation hurdles for underrepresented groups of young people.
EU implements youth check for all policies
As a legacy of the European Year of Youth 2022, the EU takes concrete steps to further youth mainstreaming.
The EU puts teacher education at the forefront
The 2023 Education and Training Monitor shows where the EU Member States need to focus efforts in order to be able to achieve the education targets for 2030.
Erasmus+ numbers have recovered from COVID
The Erasmus+ annual report presents detailed numbers on the year 2022. Switzerland was one of the top destinations for outside-Erasmus mobility.