Eurydice News
Affordable housing for young Europeans: from challenge to action
Affordable housing has become one of the defining challenges young people are facing across Europe. Rising rents, limited housing supply and increasing living costs are making it harder for many young Europeans to move out of the family home, pursue education and training opportunities, or access employment in another city or country.
"Education and Youth in 10'" podcast explores the inclusion gap in higher education
More students than ever are entering higher education across Europe. But does access automatically mean equal opportunity?
The second episode of Education and Youth in 10’, a brand new podcast series produced by EACEA A6, takes a closer look at this question through a discussion on what some describe as the “inclusion illusion” in higher education: the idea that systems may appear open and accessible, while many students still face important barriers once they are inside them.
Education and Youth in 10’: Big policies, small format
Talking about education and youth policies in just 10 minutes? That’s a challenge.
But we like a good challenge.
Today, we are launching our new pocket podcast series: “Education and Youth in 10’”.
Short, sharp, and meaningful conversations that turn complex policy issues into insights you can actually follow, on the go.
The European Education Area explained: Watch the new video
A newly released video provides and overview of the European Education Area (EEA), highlighting its objectives and collaborative efforts driving its development.
EEA brings together EU Member States and partner countries to ensure equal access to high-quality education for all. It aims to remove existing barriers, improve the quality of education systems, and strengthen cooperation across borders.
Stories Behind Data
What is the story behind the Eurydice Network? From foundations to future, a journey of collaboration, data and impact across Europe reflects the collective work of the network. From early efforts to create a common language across education systems to today’s interactive data tools and visual solutions, Eurydice's work supports policymakers, researchers and institutions in understanding how education systems are changing and how better evidence leads to better decisions.
AI in education: A reflection with Arjana Blazic, Education Expert
From data to education policy: celebrating 45 years of Eurydice and 10 years of the Youth Wiki
2025 marked the 45th anniversary of Eurydice and the 10th anniversary of the Youth Wiki. Join us as we look back at the Networks’ impact and how they have helped shape education and youth policies across Europe.
A message from Sophie Beernaerts, Director, European Education and Culture Executive Agency
Celebrating two milestones in EU knowledge on education and youth – Eurydice at 45 and the Youth Wiki at 10
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Youth Wiki, Europe’s comparative youth policy database. This milestone coincides with the 45th anniversary of its older sibling, Eurydice, the knowledge base of education systems.
Denmark: Agreement on mobile-free primary and lower secondary schools, and school-based leisure time facilities
A broad majority of the Danish Parliament has agreed to establish mobile-free primary and lower secondary schools and school-based leisure time facilities. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure a setting for in-depth studies, concentration, and communities for the benefit of the pupils.
Eurydice Network Heads of Unit meeting 2025: 45 years building education policies together
The 2025 Eurydice Network Heads of Unit meeting brought together representatives from across Europe in Brussels to exchange on ongoing work, plan future activities, and strengthen collaboration.