In October 2024, the European Association for the Education of Adults organised the “ABC of ALE” training programme in Brussels, an introductory capacity-building workshop for EAEA members that delved into Adult Learning and Education (ALE) as a historic concept, movement, and transformative tool in society. The workshop targeted entry and mid-level professionals in the field, with the view to provide them with an overview of the concept of non-formal adult learning and education, linking it to both theory and practice.

At the beginning of November, EAEA took part in the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame (HoF) conference and its induction ceremony in the impressive settings of the University of Florence.

“We need to have the drive for everyone to get involved in it” stated Gustav Fridolin concerning sustainability and providing internal strategies in various organisations, during the first SMALEI Digital Academy Talks webinar on the environmental sustainability  of adult education institutions.

EAEA has published the 2024 edition of its annual Grundtvig Award booklet, presenting innovative projects in non-formal adult education across Europe.

EAEA calls for equitable implementation of Upskilling Pathways across Europe to ensure all adults can benefit from learning opportunities.

On October 10 2024, the European Association of Regional and Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning (EARLALL), the Age Platform EU, and EAEA hosted a workshop called “Empowering Societies through Education and Skills for the Twin Transition” at the European Week of Regions and Cities.

In response to European Commission’s Digital Education Action Plan (DEAP) for 2021-2027, EAEA calls for significant reforms to ensure that digital initiatives effectively serve all learners.

Adult education and learning for all to become a top European priority for the newly elected European Parliament and the new European Commission,  EAEA said in response to the European Commission’s open public consultation on the mid-term review of the European Education Area.

EAEA welcomes the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission on July 18. Von der Leyen’s previous Commission has led crucial initiatives to put skills and adult learning at the top of the political agenda, notably the European Year of Skills 2023.

In the context of the European Commission public consultation on the European Education Area, COFACE Families Europe and EAEA call for a ‘family test’ in EU education and training programmes.