Eurydice

Teachers’ remuneration and career prospects are an intrinsic part of policies aiming to attract the best candidates and ensure they remain in the profession. Are teachers in Europe well paid? What prospects for salary increases do they have as they progress in their career? Have teachers gained or lost purchasing power in recent years? This...

Full version EN Investment in education is one of Europe 2020 strategy's priority areas. However, the lack of up-to-date information in Europe on public funding in education makes it difficult to assess and discuss the current changes in public investment in the education sector, to pinpoint the reasons of these changes, and to analyse budget...

National Sheets on Education Budgets in Europe - 2014 Full version EN Description: Investment in education is a priority area in the Europe 2020 strategy. However, the lack of recent information on public investment in education in Europe makes it difficult to monitor and discuss this topic, to pinpoint the factors explaining changes to educational...

Financing Schools in Europe: Mechanisms, Methods and Criteria in Public Funding Full version DE EL EN ES FR HR IT LT OE PT RO SK SR TR Highlights BG CS DE EL EN ES FI FR HR IS IT LV NL OE PL PT RO SK SL SR SV TR Description: This report provides a...

Government Education Expenditure in the European Union during the Economic Crisis (2008-2011) Full version EN Description: Investment in education and training is essential for sustained economic growth and competitiveness in Europe. Acquiring the right skills is key to increase employment and productivity. Europe needs well-educated and highly-skilled staff in order to drive innovation and R&D...

Funding of Education in Europe 2000-2012: The Impact of the Economic Crisis Full version EN Description: This report looks at the trends in education spending over the period 2000-2012 and examines the impact that the financial and economic crisis has had on education budgets across Europe over the last few years (2010-2012). The analysis covers...