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Education and Youth in 10’: Big policies, small format

20 April 2026
Podcast Episode 1

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

23 March 2026
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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

04 February 2026
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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

12 January 2026
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From data to education policy: celebrating 45 years of Eurydice and 10 years of the Youth Wiki

23 December 2025
The upper half of the picture shows a group of young people raising their hand to answer a question in a classroom. The lower part of the pictures shows a graphic design on dark blue with the title "Eurydice 45: advancing European education policy together" in white letters. The logos of Erasmus+ and the European Commission are also shown.

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

08 December 2025
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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

08 December 2025
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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

22 October 2025
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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.

Eurydice Network celebrates 45 years of supporting European education cooperation

15 September 2025
Eurydice 45

2025 marks a major milestone for our Network: we celebrate its 45th anniversary. Since its establishment in 1980, Eurydice has served as a cornerstone in delivering reliable, comparable information on education systems and policies across Europe. It continues to support evidence-based policymaking, promote cooperation between European countries, and offer a trusted resource for decision‑makers, researchers and educators. 
 

Youth mainstreaming, youth impact assessment and youth checks: an interview with one of our authors

25 October 2024
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