Footage of printed materials from UNESCO regarding building inclusive teaching and learning environments and STRIDE business cards

• We must ensure support continues across different environments, allowing for seamless transitions throughout a learner's journey.

We are committed to continuing our efforts towards a more inclusive society through learning, currently through: STRIDE and ImpactBox (check them out on our website!)

Speaker addressing participants

Some key takeaways:
• Inclusion goes beyond access & participation
• It's essential to enhance institutional strategies & support educators & staff in the education & training sector to promote inclusion.

Panel discussion on inclusive education featuring Brikena Xhomaqi, Director of the Lifelong Learning Platform

Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Roxana Minzatu addressing the participants during the opening session

Last week we participated in the 30th anniversary of EASNIE, during their High-level event: Inclusive Education Shaping the Future ✨

Our director Brikena Xhomaqi highlighted the crucial role of Lifelong Learning as a pathway to inclusion throughout one’s life.

Research Week 2026 panel with participants

We join their call to work across education sectors and industries, including local communities, to empower educators and co-create a sustainable and innovative future by advancing key sustainability competences.

LLLP as part of the panel discussion Bringing sustainability skills to the next level: what do we need from the EU and Member States

We attended the Research Week 2026 hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the framework of the TEACH4SD COVE project funded by Erasmus+.

We had the chance to exchange with other actors on how to provide students & professionals with future-proof competences.

Thank you to everyone who participated during the LABs, to all of our speakers and moderators for a fruitful edition of the Lifelong Learning Lab! 👏

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Participants also had a chance to get insights and concrete tips on how to move forward with their advocacy work through the experiences of Tom Massart from Finance Watch and Isabelle Branchet from Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe. 📣

It's a wrap on the LLLAB 2026! 🎉

Participants got a comprehensive view on how the Council of the EU decides on the MFF, the current & upcoming timelines for education & training organisations to influence the discussions & engage with working parties in the Council & national representations.

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The second part of this topic -focusing on the MFF and the role of the Council of the EU- and our last LAB of this year's edition of the Lifelong Learning Lab will take place next Thursday at 10:00 am via Zoom. ⏰

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How do the MFF discussions translate onto the national level? We heard the experiences of the Fórum Académico para a Informação e Representação Externa (FAIRe) & AWO International & the ways they have connected and strengthened their positions with European networks and other national allies.

We also had the perspective of Zita Herman, Policy Advisor BUDG Committee of the Greens/EFA Group, who gave participants insightful recommendations on how civil society can engage with political groups in the European Parliament.

During the 3rd LAB "Investing in the future of Europe: Collaborating with the EU Parliament on the next MFF" participants heard from Matteo Vespa, Policy & Project Officer at @eucivilsociety.bsky.social about the basics & the timelines that CSOs need to consider when engaging in the discussions. 💶

Putting the human in ‘human capital’? A lifelong learning vision that responds to people’s needs On the first anniversary of the Union of Skills, LLLP publishes a milestone statement on the Council Recommendation on Human Capital. What is it? And why does it promise to impact lifelong learning sy...

The EU Commission has called for a Council Recommendation on Human Capital.

The text, bears the commendable ambition to boost financial commitments in education and training 💰

📢 Read our statement, or 'how to put the 'human' in the 'human capital'

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A European Union that advances a fair and Just Transtiion. A vision for the EU Cycle 2024-2029 and beyond

A fair and just #GreenTransition is key to addressing today’s interconnected global crises. 🌍💚

Discover the shared vision of 50+ European stakeholders on the EU’s role in delivering a transition that brings everyone on board. ✨

Read more: tinyurl.com/2z239e9e 📖

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Participants during the Intergroup meeting

MEP Victor Negrescu and Brikena Xhomaqi, Director of the Lifelong Learning Platform addressing participants during the meeting

We are ready to support the @europarl.europa.eu in its effort to build EU programmes that meet people's needs before addressing market needs. 📣

Participants during the meeting of the Intergroup

Civil society representatives and and MEP Victor Negrescu pose for a photo

Civil society stakeholders and social partners engaged in a lively exchange, contributing to a common position on the next MFF: we need to mainstream education throughout the budget, ensuring that at least 20% of the EU budget addresses education challenges, in its many facets 💰

The four co chairs of the Intergroup during the meeting MEP Victor NEGRESCU, MEP Nela Riehl, MEP Brigitte van den Berg and MEP Dennis Radtke

Great meeting with the Intergroup on the Future of Education & Skills for a Competitive Europe.

MEP Victor Negrescu,MEP Nela Riehl,MEP @brigittevdberg.bsky.social & MEP Dennis Radtke,confirmed their commitment to further increase the proposed funding allocations for education in the next EU budget.

Executive Vice President of Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu during her speech at the European Employment & Social Rights Forum 2026

Check out our Renewed Manifesto for Lifelong Learning to see how we can truly empower people: bit.ly/4u3K41Q 🗞️

We look forward to continue working with EVP @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, and to start the work with High-Level Skills Board Chair @ylvajohansson.se!

Executive Vice President of Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu during her speech at the European Employment & Social Rights Forum 2026

We often hear on labour mobility, but not enough about what competences people need during these times.

We often focus on citizens' responsibility, but not enough on their rights, like the right to access quality education and training.

European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen during her speech at the European Employment & Social Rights Forum 2026

The message for the 4th edition of the #EUSocialForum has been made clear by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu: competitiveness is not a goal in itself 🎯

We need a Social Europe with #LifelongLearning at its centre!

Friends from EPA, OBESSU, EVBB, alda, UEF, @inclusioneurope.bsky.social & ECIT Foundation presented interesting perspectives to make sure everyone in Europe is aware of their rights!

The #CivSocWeek kick off with a blast! 💥

After a plenary session full of hope, our session dived into the topic of 'Educating citizens for resilient societies', where we explore the need to revive citizenship education - in all learning environments.

How does this look at the national level? Giovanni Casale (ETUC), Amana Ferro (ERGO Network) & Piji Protopsaltis (The Smile of the Child) & Pelopidas Nikolopoulos (Network For Children's Rights) shared their experiences!

Join us next Thursday for ‘Investing in the future of Europe - part 1’ 📣

Giorgia gave an insightful presentation on the European Semester, its latest updates & timeline for civil society to engage in the discussions. Our Policy & Advocacy Manager, Andrei Frank shared why it is important for the education & training CSOs to engage and contribute to the European Semester.

If you haven't been part of this edition of the Lifelong Learning Lab, you are missing out! 🗣️

Our second LAB started with the welcoming words of our Vice-President Giulia Meschino, who introduced the first keynote speaker, representing the @ec.europa.eu, Policy Officer Giorgia Ferraro. 🤓

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Lifelong Learning Labs 2026 | LLLPlatform The Lifelong Learning Lab 2026 is here! The sixth edition will feature four distinct online training courses for national stakeholders in education and training. Every Thursday, from 19 February at 10...

The discussion focused on the Union of Skills & how CSOs can influence policy-making by shedding light on reports, good practices & ideas from the national level to the EU level, & having an active participative role with the EU institutions. #LLLAB

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Participants also had the chance to hear from & engage with the @ec.europa.eu representatives Nuria Diez Guardia, DG EAC, Chiara Colella Kyriakou, DG EAC & Koen Nomden, DG EMPL.🗣️

Yesterday, we had the 1st session of the LLLAB: ‘Your role in shaping the Union of Skills’! 🎉

Our VP Giulia Meschino welcomed our speakers of the day: our Policy & Advocacy Manager Andrei Frank, who shared the main highlights of our recently updated EU Guidebook ➡️ tinyurl.com/y2us7w6j

Interest Group on Civil Society It's time to create a space for dedicated policymakers to stand with civil society That's why the Interest Group on Civil Society in the European Parliament has been launched. Today, we're launching the group's manifesto and dedicated website. Read the manifesto at the link in caption and learn more at civilsocietyinterestgroup.eu

Civil society needs policymaker’s support to thrive. The Interest Group on Civil Society offers this.🤝

• MEPs - it’s time to stand with us. Join now: bit.ly/467iF4T
• Read the manifesto, published today: bit.ly/3ZwDVgP

#EUCivilSociety #CivilSocietyInterestGroup

Generative AI and the Information Ecosystem: Implications for Adult Education | LLLPlatform The webinar that will answer your questions

How do we balance out risks and opportunities of Gen AI? 🤔

This webinar will give you answers! Register to this thought-provoking event to explore the implication of generative AI for adult learning and education.

#GenAI

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