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Are you a teacher passionate about climate action? Why not apply to become Climate Pact Ambassador / Partner, or promote webinars on youth leadership in climate action?

From 13 to 18 October, Europe celebrates Erasmus Days! Register your event on https://www.erasmusdays.eu/organize-an-event/ and share your moments with #ERASMUSDAYS

Every year on 26 September, Europe comes together to celebrate the European Day of Languages. With 24 official EU languages, plus many regional and minority languages, Europe has a vibrant mix of voices and cultures: they connect people, open doors to a new word and new experiences.

Happy teachers’ day!

The State of the European Union address, or “SOTEU”, is the annual speech delivered by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament in Strasbourg every September, to kick-start the new political year.

We want to hear from children and teens aged 12-17 as part of the Commission’s work on an Action Plan on Cyberbullying.

The holidays are over and a new school year lies ahead. We wish both teachers and pupils a fulfilling year in which they learn something new every day.

Teachers and school leaders looking to improve digital education, inclusion and wellbeing can make use of three free online tools developed by the European Commission.

The European Commission has officially launched a Public Consultation and Call for Evidence to support the development of a new Action Plan against Cyberbullying: the consultation is open on the Have Your Say portal and available in all official EU languages. It will remain open until 29 September!

The European Commission has launched the School Year Calendar for 2025–2026, which goes beyond marking dates. Each month the calendar explores a theme that promotes safer online behaviour. What does it mean to be safe, smart, and respectful on the internet? The calendar helps answer these questions.

Find out with the Juvenes Translatores translation contest if you are one of them! The 27 winning students — one per EU member state — will win a 3-day trip to Brussels in March 2026, with an award ceremony to celebrate their victory. Mark your calendars: registrations run from 2 September (12 no

Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union! Starting on 1 July, Denmark will be the next to take on this exciting role.

Happy birthday European flag!

Beginning as a programme to promote cooperation across universities and higher education institutions, the Erasmus programme has now grown into Erasmus+ that celebrate 38 years of encounters, friendships and shared adventures

What do a school trip to Belgium, a holiday in Spain, and a student exchange in Germany have in common?
They’re all possible without border checks, thanks to the Schengen Agreement!

Every small action makes a big difference... even turning off the lights, saving water or choosing to recycle. On World Environment Day, check out our fun games, videos, and activities to learn how you can help make the planet a happier place!

Every year on 9 May we celebrate Europe Day! It’s a unique opportunity to feel part of something bigger by having fun and learning something new. So get involved, have fun and celebrate the EU with us!
Happy Europe Day!

We’ve created a space where your ideas matter! The European Commission wants young people to have a real say in how our societies and democracies work. 
During the dialogues, Commissioners interacted with and listened to young people’s perspectives.

Earth Day falls on 22 April, while the EU Green Week runs from 3-5 June.