01.04.2021

State-of-play report on basic skills development in Europe

In the framework of the BLUESS project, coordinated by the State Vocational Education Institute in Slovakia, EAEA has drafted a report that looks at basic skills policy and practice in Europe, focusing on non-formal adult learning and education. The report is now available!

The newly published report offers a comprehensive look into various policy initiatives in Europe, with special attention paid to the implementation of Upskilling Pathways. Bringing non-formal adult learning into focus, the document also discusses how adult learning providers in Europe have contributed to improving basic skills among European citizens. From initiatives targeting specifically literacy, numeracy or digital skills, to those that look at learning holistically, the report provides insight into how various European countries – in the EU and beyond – have been helping their citizens move up in their personal and professional lives.

In addition to the report, EAEA has drafted an infonote that looks at the principles and steps of the Upskilling Pathways initiative, and their implementation in Europe.

The publication has been drafted with the support of the EaSi programme, within the framework of BLUESS: Blueprint for basic skills development in Slovakia, a project coordinated by the State Vocational Education Institute in Slovakia.

Consult the project results:

07.11.2025 active ageing

Active ageing and intergenerational fairness in focus: highlights from EAEA’s recent activities 

It was a busy week for EAEA regarding intergenerational fairness. From attending a high-level policy panel to facilitating a community discussion, EAEA engaged with diverse stakeholders to reflect on the intergenerational learning and promote active citizenship and active ageing across Europe.

05.11.2025 advocacy

Registers and quality in adult education

On 20th October, AIVD, EAEA's member in Slovakia, celebrated the 25th anniversary of their Lifelong Learning Week. One of the sessions at this event focused on quality and registers within the framework of the RALExILA project.

04.11.2025 adult educators

Gina Ebner honoured at Slovakia’s 25th Lifelong Learning Week

When accepting the award, Gina Ebner emphasised the contribution of AIVD, an EAEA member, as a constructive voice for adult learning in Slovakia