02.07.2021

Report from the General Assembly

Last week was busy week at EAEA. EAEA members gathered for a virtual General Assembly, we welcomed new members and elected a new Executive Board. In addition we organised the FuturelabAE final conference together with the project partners. Take a look at our report from the events!

Our flash report shows key take-aways from both EAEA General Assembly and FuturelabAE final conference. It also includes summaries of inputs and thematic discussions at the General Assembly, graphically recorded by Visuality. You can also find links to slides, videos and other extra resources. Download the flash report (pdf)

At the General Assembly EAEA members elected a new Executive Board, with Uwe Gartenschlaeger from DVV continuing as the President of EAEA. 

EAEA also welcomed three new members:

 

 

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.