Cyprus is the last country of the Trio Presidency to take over, following Denmark and Poland, completing an 18-month cycle. In this analysis, we look at the program presented at the beginning of the year, shaping the agenda for the next six months.

The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning and Shanghai Open University have recently launched the DELTA Framework – Digital Empowerment for Lifelong Learning and Transformative Andragogy for adult educators, with contributions from EAEA and ICAE.

On December 10, EAEA and GO! hosted the 30-year anniversary event of adult learning and education in Europe as part of the Lifelong Learning Week. The event brought together several high-level speakers. Their key message was that adult learning is a living, evolving field that must stay high on Europe’s agenda.

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

How can we co-design accessible, inclusive and flexible learning pathways, also as micro-credential for non-formal education, to foster key competences for learners with migration background?

More than 80 experts in the field of adult education, information systems and quality assurance for education gathered for the conference ‘One Europe, Many Learners Building Foundations for ALE Registries and ILAs’’ on 3^rd December, to explore the future of Adult Learning and Education (ALE) in Europe.

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

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.

EAEA welcomes the Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 EU budget but calls for stronger focus on social cohesion and lifelong learning.

Technology has the power to break down barriers, but it also creates them. For people living in detention, the digital divide is a daily reality. Digital education is crucial in today’s world, and should be better integrated in detention contexts. Across Europe, innovative adult education initiatives show paths to improve quality and inclusion.