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Erasmus+ has supported the higher education sector’s capacity to contribute to European policy goals such as economic competitiveness and the #UnionOfSkills. However, too much top-down direction could harm this collective shared intelligence.
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Erasmus+ has supported the higher education sector’s capacity to contribute to European policy goals such as economic competitiveness and the #UnionOfSkills. However, too much top-down direction could harm this collective shared intelligence.
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🎂 The #UnionOfSkills turns 1!

#EURASHE welcomes progress but stresses: #skills must be central to Europe’s #competitiveness. UAS are key for #LifelongLearning, regional development & innovation.

Discover how EURASHE works towards skills enhancement in #HigherEd👉https://buff.ly/AVgmYXK

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Erasmus+ has supported the higher education sector’s capacity to contribute to European policy goals such as economic competitiveness and the #UnionOfSkills. However, too much top-down direction could harm this collective shared intelligence.
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One year on, the #UnionOfSkills is turning ambition into action:

🔹 €14.5M Skills Guarantee pilot
🔹 280k women & girls supported in STEM
🔹 Stronger basic & digital skills
🔹 Nearly 100 postdoc researchers choosing Europe

More coming in 2026.

🔗 link.europa.eu/BDTHXj

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📢 The EU is developing a new European strategy for VET as part of the #UnionOfSkills.

The goal: make VET more attractive, innovative & inclusive, and equip Europe with a future-ready workforce.

🗓️ Deadline for feedback: 19 Feb

#VET #Skills #AppliedSciences #EUCompetitiveness

#InTodaysOJ on #EURLex, #UnionOfSkills: Commission Recommendation (EU) 2026/311 of 29 January 2026 on attracting talent for #innovation, OJ L, 2026/311, 10.2.2026, ELI: data.europa.eu/eli/reco/202...

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Good meeting with Olaf Lies, PM of Lower Saxony. We discussed quality jobs in the EU, how to re-and upskill workers facing transition, actions under the #UnionOfSkills, promoting digital and STEM skills, and the Child Guarantee.

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Europe’s competitiveness starts with people.
That’s why we need to invest in human capital:
🔹Skills for future jobs across education & training
🔹Stronger STEM, digital & green skills
🔹Mobility to better match labour market needs
🔹Preparing for AI-driven change

#UnionOfSkills

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Had the pleasure to meet Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck, at #WEF26.
The automotive industry is at the core of Europe’s workforce and an important source of quality jobs. We discussed its competitiveness, support to transition and investment in reskilling and upskilling #unionofskills.

At #WEF26 I met Denis Machuel and Bettina Schaller (Adecco Group) to exchange views on how we can boost cooperation on Europe’s jobs & skills.

I count on Adecco’s expertise for the #UnionOfSkills & Quality Jobs Roadmap.

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The #unionofskills is built through action.

The 2026 Erasmus+ policy experimentation calls of €54 million will test and scale solutions on:

➡️AI and digital education
➡️micro-credentials
➡️STEM
➡️VET recognition
➡️basic skills

Apply here by 8 April 2026 👇

ec.europa.eu/info/funding...

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To achieve the goals set out in the #CompetitivenessCompass and #UnionOfSkills, increasing the #ErasmusPlus budget under the EU’s next long-term budget is of key importance. 🔑

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The 2026 #EuropeanSemester starts: the EU’s annual cycle coordinating reforms across Member States.

New this year: a Human Capital Recommendation on basic skills, VET, STEM in higher education, investment & skills intelligence.

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What a day the #EduSummitEU 2025 was!

Bold ideas. Fresh insights. Real momentum toward a future-ready education and a true #UnionOfSkills.

💭 What stood out to you? See you in the next edition!

🎥 Rewatch the sessions: link.europa.eu/jTJDpC

The #EduSummitEU 2025 has ended but the #UnionOfSkills journey continues.

From education priorities to the skills of tomorrow — the Summit discussed how basic & advanced skills can drive progress for all and safeguard our democracy.

Missed it? Watch it🎥 link.europa.eu/jTJDpC

Everyone should be able to be in STEM!

That why RoboCup empowers youth to explore coding & robotics, bridging the skills gap in Europe.

Sofie is now part of this future!
Everyone should be able to exploit their superpower.

That's what the #UnionOfSkills is.

📢 The 2026 #ErasmusPlus call for proposals is now open! 🎉🌍

Higher education institutions – learn more about applying: eurireland.ie/erasmus-appl...

The 2026 call embraces the #UnionOfSkills strategy, which aims to enhance skills development for quality employment and promote lifelong learning.

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To achieve the goals set out in the #CompetitivenessCompass and #UnionOfSkills, increasing the #ErasmusPlus budget under the EU’s next long-term budget is of key importance. 🔑

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Youth ideas create real impact!

Launching a Social Enterprise supports youth workers to launch social enterprises that foster inclusion & strengthen communities.

Beatriz saw her dreams become a reality.

Erasmus+, with the #UnionOfSkills gives them the skills to make it happen.

🔁 REA Research

Apply for the #ChooseEurope for Science funding scheme!

This Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions initiative invites institutions across Europe to host researchers and make Europe the home of their research.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/tphmNC

#MSCA #UnionOfSkills

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📣 Call for speakers!
Join us at CenSE Research Week 2026 & TEACH4SD EU Summit
🗓️ 9-11 March | 📍 Brussels
Theme: Competencies for the Future
🔗 Register or submit your proposal: www.odisee.be/en/research-...
#Sustainability #FutureSkills #EUProjects #UnionOfSkills

Not everyone feels confident online.🖥️

Erasmus+ projects like MediAware help people spot misinformation, think critically & use technology responsibly.

Digital literacy is a skill for life, and with the #UnionOfSkills we aim for it being an accessible one too.

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To achieve the goals set out in the #CompetitivenessCompass and #UnionOfSkills, increasing the #ErasmusPlus budget under the EU’s next long-term budget is of key importance. 🔑

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