05.02.2025

EAEA’s response to the shooting in Örebro, Sweden

EAEA remains committed to the right to a safe learning and teaching environment for everyone.

We are devastated by yesterday’s shooting at an adult education centre in Örebro, Sweden. This tragedy has shocked the entire adult learning and education sector.

Standing with our Swedish members, we remain committed to the right to a safe learning and teaching environment for everyone. Our thoughts are with our colleagues in Sweden, the learners, the victims’ families, and all those affected by this horrific attack.

In times of such tragedy, we stand together in solidarity, reaffirming our belief in the power of education to create a more just and peaceful society. We stay dedicated to working with our partners in rebuilding a sense of security, and in ensuring that learning spaces remain safe for all.

07.05.2026 advocacy

A story of empowerment and resilience: Sem Terra in Brazil

On May 5, EAEA, through the support of the Erasmus+ project "ENHANCE: Enhancing Learners Voices", and MEP Cristina Guarda from the Greens, introduced Raizes Sem Terra at the European Parliament.

07.05.2026 Erasmus+

Erasmus+ for everyone: keep adult learning broad, inclusive and future-focused

EAEA calls for a strong, holistic and inclusive understanding of adult learning and education to be at the heart of the next Erasmus+ programme.

24.04.2026 Democracy

Digitalisation, skills, and community learning: what’s at stake for adult education in Europe

Europe’s digital transition is reshaping how people work, participate in society, and access services. Yet many adults still lack the basic digital skills needed to benefit from these changes, raising urgent questions for policymakers and adult learning providers alike: how can ALE systems become more inclusive, better funded, and more responsive to learners’ realities?