European Association for the Education of Adults

Flexible Learning Pathways

EAEA’s annual theme 2025 responds to the evolving education needs of adult learners.

Manifesto for Adult Learning

EAEA manifesto outlines the challenges where adult education can play a key role.

Adult learning projects

EAEA participates in adult education and learning projects to promote lifelong learning and a more cohesive, sustainable society.

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01.12.2025 country reports

EAEA Country Reports 2024/25 - current trends of adult education in Europe

EAEA Country Reports provide a civil society view on the latest developments in adult learning and education (ALE) across Europe.

28.11.2025 active ageing

It's never too late to learn: education and training as key to active ageing

EAEA travelled to Paris to meet the consortium and attend the final conference of the project. Back in Brussels, the EAEA team reflects on the importance of adult learning in supporting more active and engaged communities.

27.11.2025 EAEA Executive Board

Farewell to former EAEA Board member and SVEB Director André Schläfli

The European Association for the Education of Adults mourns the loss of André Schläfli. He served as a member of the Executive Board from 1995 to 2004, initially as Treasurer and later as Vice-President, and then held the position of Internal Auditor from 2009 to 2017. He passed away unexpectedly on 22 November 2025, shortly after his 75th birthday.

EU and Adult Learning

Upcoming events

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3.12.

to 4.12.

Save the Date – RALExILA Final Conference

9.12.

to 10.12.
La Maison de la francité

Designing micro-credentials as inclusive learning pathways to foster transversal competences for migrant learners in an intersectional perspective

10.12.

to 11.12.

We are the voice of non-formal adult education in Europe