16.05.2019

Promote a Learning Europe with EAEA!

European elections are just around the corner. EAEA is inviting MEP candidates, EAEA members, adult learners and educators to post their views on how to strengthen adult learning and education at the European level.

To take part, use hashtags #ALEsupporter #EUelections2019 and #adulteducation on Twitter and on Facebook. You can also tag MEP candidates in your posts. Vote for a candidate who is committed to promote a Learning Europe!

Upload the pictures you can use in social media posts:

Active citizenship and democracy
Health and Well-being
Life skills for individuals
Social cohesion, equity and equality
Employment and work
Digitalisation
Migration & demographic change
Sustainability
European & international policies

(After opening the picture, click “save as”)

Civic education and intercultural learning create inclusive societies by promoting a culture of mutual understanding.

 

Questions to MEP candidates

We have also contacted MEP candidates with the help of our members and invited them to become “Supporter of Adult Learning and Education”, and share their visions about a Learning Europe. Read the replies we have received from MEP candidates so far.

 

22.05.2026 skills

Farmers are ready to adapt to the twin transition — but training systems must be adjusted too

Europe’s farmers are often portrayed as resistant to change. Yet across the continent, farmers are already navigating climate pressures, sustainability requirements, rising costs, labour shortages and rapid technological change. The challenge may not be a lack of willingness to learn, but whether education and training systems are designed for the realities of agricultural life.

12.05.2026 digitalisation

Strengthening adult education through emerging technologies

While new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become more and more integrated in formal education settings, adult education has yet to profit properly from these technological advancements.

11.05.2026 Democracy

Democratic resilience starts with the protection of civil society

As civic space narrows across Europe, civil society organisations play an increasingly vital role in defending democracy and participation. EAEA urges European institutions and Member States to take action to protect civil society as a crucial democratic actor.