25.10.2025 advocacy, Democracy, policy, statements

EAEA statement on the European Pillar of Social Rights – Call for evidence

EAEA participated in the Commission’s call for evidence on the European Pillar of Social Rights, inviting the Commission to continue its holistic approach to education and skills. EAEA calls for stronger dialogues with the civil society organisations, learning providers, and learners in the implementation and monitoring of the EPSR, at all levels, to drive systemic and inclusive educational change.

Read the full statement on the European Pillar of Social Rights – call for evidence (pdf)

EAEA recommendations:

  1. Embed the EPSR within a lifelong learning framework – this means linking skills, education, training, and social rights policies to ensure coherent and flexible learning pathways for all citizens at all ages.
  2. Strengthen coordination across EU institutions and Commission’s Directorate-General – the development of frameworks should be aligned and interconnected to avoid policy fragmentation and make the best use of resources.
  3. Invest sustainably in adult learning and education – governments should establish well-structured lifelong learning and upskilling strategies that bring long-term social and economic returns.
  4. Prioritise inclusion and learner-centered approaches – EU efforts and funding should focus more on disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, and equal valuing of formal, non-formal, and informal learning.

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