11.07.2025

EAEA and Forma.Azione sign a Memorandum of Understanding

EAEA and Forma.Azione have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

In July 2025, EAEA and Forma.Azione have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a long-standing collaboration in the fields of Adult Learning and Education (ALE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET). The agreement marks a shared commitment to continue working together on joint initiatives, sharing knowledge and expertise, and developing common policy positions that support inclusive, high-quality learning opportunities for adults across Europe.

The partnership builds on years of fruitful cooperation between the two organisations in EU-funded projects, advocacy, and peer learning. By formalising this relationship, EAEA and Forma.Azione aims to strengthen their impact, coordinate efforts more strategically, and contribute more effectively to shaping European education and training policies.

05.03.2026 active ageing

The role of adult education in promoting active ageing and building inclusive societies

EAEA welcomes the European Commission's development of the EU Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness and emphasises the pivotal role of adult learning and education in supporting responses to the current age structure changes, fostering active ageing and intergenerational learning.

10.02.2026 EAEA Annual Conference

Introducing EAEA’s 2026 Annual Theme: Resilience and Community-Building

EAEA'S 2026 annual theme is closely linked to current EU priorities, especially the Democracy Package - including the Civil Society Strategy and the Democracy Shield initiative. At a time of rising Euroscepticism and threats to democratic values, adult education has the power to strengthen democracy by promoting civic engagement, critical thinking and participation.

09.02.2026 climate

How learning and action shape a more sustainable society: golden nuggets from neuroscience to foster a constructive climate change debate

On February 4-5, EAEA participated in a learning symposium and keynote speech around climate education research and action, in Geneva, Switzerland. The events were organised in the context of the Horizon Europe LEVERs project, in which EAEA is a partner.