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Netherlands: Bill for nearly free childcare published for public consultation

25 February 2026

From 2029, childcare will be nearly free for working parents. The State Secretaries for Participation and Integration and for Recovery and Benefits have launched an

Belgium (French Community): Reforming the first year of secondary education

23 February 2026

In December 2025, the French Community adopted a draft decree to reform the first year of secondary education from the 2026–2027 academic year. The reform

Slovakia: New Higher Education Act

20 February 2026

From September 2026, a reformed Higher Education Act will give universities more autonomy, boost global competitiveness and better align studies with labour-market needs.

Key changes

Norway: Simplified recognition of foreign qualification for early childhood workers

18 February 2026

Norway has made it easier for foreign-trained staff to work in kindergartens by updating qualification rules.

Applications to recognise foreign early childhood qualifications in Norway