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Building national ALE registries to support individual learning accounts
RALExILA is a strategic initiative to investigate and strengthen the structures that support adult learning (ALE), with a particular focus on the potential of Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs). New research report provides overview of how 10 European countries structure their ALE systems through financial incentives, management frameworks, quality standards and registries of learning opportunities.
Flexibility is key for the inclusion of women into the labour market
On 27 June 2025, EAEA, EARLALL and EfVET co-organised an online webinar called “Inclusion of unemployed women into the Labour Market”. The webinar gathered 28 participants to hear about good practices and policies across Europe, which highlighted the role of flexible learning pathways for true inclusivity.
Active Ageing: European frameworks and progress
Europe is experiencing a demographic change without precedent, with a rapidly ageing population that presents both challenges and opportunities for European societies. Within this context, the concept of “active ageing” must be increasingly central to EU policy.
EAEA Annual Events 2025: Adult learning is a clear voice in times of change
At a time when democracy, trust, and societal cohesion are under pressure across Europe, EAEA’s Annual Events highlighted how learning empowers people to stand up for shared values, engage in their communities, and support each other through uncertainty.
When learners speak, lead and create: A discussion on learner agency, strategies and policy through the learners’ voice
In adult learning, the term “learner voice” is often celebrated—but rarely interrogated. Too often, it’s confused with surveys, feedback forms, or participation in pre-designed activities. What’s missing is the deeper question: Who holds the power to shape what adult learning is—and whose experiences are allowed to influence its design, delivery, and direction?
Eight new members join EAEA
EAEA welcomed eight new members at the General Assembly 3rd of June in Leipzig, Germany. The new members come from Kosovo, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Austria and Greece.
The Twin Transition as a skills revolution in the agri-food sector
The twin transition can not only be understood as a move to a greener and digital state, but as an urgent call for a skills revolution across all sectors. The twin transition is a set of purposeful shifts of complex systems (that contain social, technological, and natural elements) toward a more sustainable and digitalized future state.
New Executive Board elected for EAEA
At the General Assembly on 3 June in Leipzig, EAEA members elected a new Executive Board and President.
‘Higher enrolment fees put pressure on lifelong learning’ – EAEA calls on members to support adult education providers in Flanders
In May 2025, the Flemish government in Belgium proposed a major increase in enrolment fees for courses at adult education centres. EAEA supports our Belgian member GO! and the Flemish Education Council in calling on the government to meet with education and social partners as soon as possible to agree on transitional measures, in case the changes go ahead.
Trainspot2 and Citizens Xelerator receive 2025 EAEA Grundtvig Awards
MEDIA RELEASE. EAEA has awarded adult education projects in its 22nd annual Grundtvig Awards. This year’s award celebrated Flexible Learning Pathways in adult education.