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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.
A bolder and more ambitious EU budget for education, inclusion and social resilience
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Integrating digital education in detention institutions
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.
EAEA Grundtvig Award 2025 publication out now
Get to know the innovative projects that applied for the 2025 EAEA Grundtvig Award on Flexible Learning Pathways!
Active ageing and intergenerational fairness in focus: highlights from EAEA’s recent activities
It was a busy week for EAEA regarding intergenerational fairness. From attending a high-level policy panel to facilitating a community discussion, EAEA engaged with diverse stakeholders to reflect on the intergenerational learning and promote active citizenship and active ageing across Europe.
Registers and quality in adult education
On 20th October, AIVD, EAEA’s member in Slovakia, celebrated the 25th anniversary of their Lifelong Learning Week. One of the sessions at this event focused on quality and registers within the framework of the RALExILA project.
Gina Ebner honoured at Slovakia’s 25th Lifelong Learning Week
When accepting the award, Gina Ebner emphasised the contribution of AIVD, an EAEA member, as a constructive voice for adult learning in Slovakia
Marta Jendeková, Oleg Smirnov and Dearbháil Lawless appointed as Vice Presidents of the EAEA Board
Following the election of the new Executive Board in June 2025, EAEA has appointed three new Vice Presidents.
Financing adult learning – what is the state of play?
On 20 and 21 October 2025, EAEA joined the CEDEFOP conference on ‘’ Financing adult learning: The role of public funding’’ in Thessaloniki, bringing the perspective of non-formal adult education and of integrated ALE ecosystems across different sectors.
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.