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Find the most recent country news and articles from the Eurydice network. You can search information by year and category. 

Find the most recent country news and articles from the Eurydice network. You can search information by year and category. 

Belgium (French Community): The CLÉ test

16 October 2025

The CLÉ test (for “Calculer, Lire et Écrire”=Calculate, Read and Write) has been adopted by the government of the French Community on second reading. Its

Netherlands: The Masterplan for Basic Skills

10 October 2025

One of the most extensive policy developments in the Netherlands concerns the Masterplan for Basic Skills. This roadmap for educators includes measures to assist schools

Eurydice Network celebrates 45 years of supporting European education cooperation

15 September 2025

2025 marks a major milestone for our Network: we celebrate its 45th anniversary. Since its establishment in 1980, Eurydice has served as a cornerstone

Denmark: Agreement on a reform of the professional bachelor education programmes and the academy profession programmes

31 July 2025

A new reform of the professional bachelor education programmes and the academy profession programmes has been adopted to improve the quality of education programmes such

Ukraine: Recognition of schoolchildren’s learning outcomes acquired abroad is now regulated

28 July 2025

In June 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution approving the procedure for recognising the learning outcomes of schoolchildren who have received

Denmark: Agreement on a new upper secondary education programme

24 July 2025

The Danish government and two opposition parties in the Danish Parliament have agreed on a reform that reorganises the education landscape after primary and lower

Italy: A new curriculum for preprimary, primary and lower secondary education by 2026/2027

22 July 2025

The Ministry of education and merit has revised the curriculum for preprimary school and for the first cycle of education. The new curriculum will apply

Estonia: Changes to the start of the school day and learning environment rules from 2026

17 July 2025

Starting in September 2026, Estonian schools will begin the school day at 9 AM instead of the current standard of around 8 AM. The change follows government

Norway: A boost for higher vocational education

15 July 2025

Participation in higher vocational education in Norway is increasing. A recent white paper emphasises the role of vocational qualifications in addressing labour market skill shortages

Latvia: Taking over the presidency of European Schools - emphasising European values and teacher well-being

10 July 2025

In June, Latvia officially took over the Presidency of the European Schools. The rotating presidency will start on 1 August 2025 and will last