2016

The President of UNESCO’s General Conference, Mr Stanley Mutumba Simataa, and UNESCO’s Director-General, Ms Irina Bokova, signed the Recommendation on Adult Learning and Education and the Recommendation concerning Technical and Vocational Education and Training at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris on 4 April. The revision of these key international instruments responds to the request of Member States […]

In the run-up to the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia marked on 17 May, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland spoke out against homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools in Europe, a grave and often disregarded problem. “Homophobic and transphobic name-calling, bullying and harassment of LGBTI children have a serious effect on […]

The FEDE offers nine areas of excellence comprising 75 diplomas, which, having been designed by professionals and recruiters, are widely recognised. The FEDE constantly works to adapt to the changing labour market and to cater to new requirements and new career paths in business. The FEDE diplomas, requiring from two to five years of higher […]

Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historical ‘Schuman declaration‘. At a speech in Paris in 1950, Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war […]

The European Youth Prize award ceremony is held in Aachen on Tuesday 3th May. The European Charlemagne Youth Prize” aims to encourage the development of European consciousness among young people, as well as their participation in European integration projects. The Prize is awarded to projects undertaken by young people which foster understanding, promote the development of […]

« I wholeheartedly affirm: Long live the FEDE!» Luc Ferry. Philosopher, Writer, Former French Minister Minister for Youth, National Education and Research. As the guest of honor, former French Minister of Education Luc Ferry kindly agreed to an interview before his speech at the FEDE’s General Meeting in Paris. Ferry offers a unique perspective on […]

The Council adopted a resolution on socio-economic development and inclusiveness in the EU through education. The text focuses on measures to ensure targeted investment in education and on how best to address skills gaps in order to restore jobs and promote sustainable economic growth in Europe. At the same time, it highlights the equally important […]

Luc Ferry will be the guest of honour at the General Meeting of the Federation for EDucation in Europe 2016. As the former Minister for Youth, National Education and Research, this committed intellectual, writer, and philosopher specialized in education and the works of Kant, is considered a visionary in the education world. A qualified philosophy […]

MEMORIAL – the International Historical and Educational Human Rights and Charity Society – is one of the 325 INGOs with participatory status with the Council of Europe and a member of the Conference of INGOs. Therefore, the Conference is concerned about the statement by the Russian Ministry of Justice accusing MEMORIAL of undermining the constitutional […]

To mark the 60th anniversary of the European Flag, this leaflet presents the history and the symbolism of the emblem shared by the European institutions. PREMS 023515 GBR Dépliant60AnsDrapeauEuropéen