About Eunec

EUNEC is the European Network of Education Councils. Education Councils advise the government of their country on education. Via EUNEC they exchange information on the education policy in their country and their viewpoints on the matter. They also want to determine common standpoints on the education policy of the European Union. Therefore, EUNEC organises meetings and produces statements you will find on this website.

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Seminar on 'Governance in education', Amsterdam, 30-31 May 2016

June 15, 2016
On 30-31 May, EUNEC representatives from 11 countries gathered in Amsterdam to reflect on 'Governance in Education'. There is an evolution going on from a government model towards a governance model. This is a fundamental change in the way of thinking about shaping political and decision-making processes in society. The role of the governement is no longer to steer directly policy processes, but rather to coordinate and facilitate policy processes. The govenance model refers to the growing mixing and interdependance of public and private actors, to decentralized and horizontal relationships between actors at different administrative levels, depending on each other for the making and implementation of policy.
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EUNEC conference on 'Leading Teachers' Learning', Dublin

September 18, 2015
On 21-22 September 2015, EUNEC has organized a conference on 'leading teachers' learning'. The event is hosted by the Irish Teaching Council, member of the network.
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EUNEC at the 'X Encuentro Nacional de Participación Social en la Educación' in Mexico

June 26, 2013
Manuel Miguéns, member of the EUNEC executive committee and secretary general of the CNE, the Portuguese Education Council, was invited to participate on behalf of EUNEC at the 'Encuentro Latinoamericano de Participacion Social' in Mexico city on 6-7 June 2013. This conference is an initiative of CONAPASE, the 'Consejo Nacional de Participacion Social en la Educacion' from Mexico.
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Eunec conferences and seminars

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Statements

Shared viewpoints

Since 2000, EUNEC has been organizing seminars and conferences on hot topics on the European and national agendas in the field of education and training, gathering policy makers and stakeholders. The output of the debates during these events is a document called 'the statements' of EUNEC, a common text agreed on by all participants.
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Attended events

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Answers to European consultations

The voice of EUNEC in Europe

For EUNEC it is a point of concern to respond to public consultations relevant for education and training and to cooperate in analyses and studies undertaken by the European Commission.
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European Heartbeat

The Slovak Presidency of the EU

July 09, 2016
The Programme of the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the European Union is based on four priorities: an economically strong Europe, a modern single market, a sustainable migration and asylum policies and a globally engaged Europe. The priority themes which will be at the forefront of the Slovak Presidency are driven by three interconnected principles: Achieving tangible results; overcoming fragmentation; focusing on the citizen. In the field of education, the main focus is on fostering and developing talent, translating into increased competitiveness, enhanced social inclusion and the personal development of every individual.
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A new skills agenda for Europe. Working together to strengthen human capital, employability and competitiveness.

July 09, 2016
On 10 June 2016, the European Commission has adopted a new and comprehensive Skills Agenda for Europe. The aim of the Skills Agenda is to improve the teaching and recognition of skills – from basic to higher skills, as well as transversal and civic skills – and to boost employability. It also aims to ensure that no-one is left behind and that Europe nurtures the high-end skills that drive competitiveness and innovation. The Skills Agenda contributes to the European Commissions’ first political priority ‘A new boost for jobs, growth and investment’. Ten actions are proposed, grouped around three strands.
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Main Policy Lines

Synthesis and analysis by EUNEC
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