The Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) advocates for a holistic understanding of learning that encompasses the entire lifespan and takes place across formal, non-formal and informal environments. Learning does not occur only in classrooms, it emerges thanks to active participation, hands-on experience, and social interactions. In this context, sport represents a formidable yet systematically under-recognised learning environment, despite its proven contribution to key competen

The Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) is proud to announce the publication of a new recommendation paper on ' Assessing Skills Needs and Addressing Skills Development in Place-Based Innovation Strategies ', co-authored by Piotr Sadowski, LLLP Vice President, alongside regional and academic experts from across Europe. This paper was developed under the Harnessing Talent Platform of DG REGIO and it offers a future-oriented roadmap to embed lifelong learning and inclusive skills

From 17–18 March 2026, Brussels hosted the kick-off meeting of ImpactBOX, a three-year EU project focused on diversity and inclusion in education and training. Partners came together in person and online to connect, share ideas, and set the direction for developing more inclusive, digital, and sustainable practices.

On the first anniversary of the Union of Skills, LLLP publishes a milestone statement on the Council Recommendation on Human Capital. What is it? And why does it promise to impact lifelong learning systems in the EU?

In 2025, the European Commission launched a strategic package to respond to identified threats linked to Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, rising geopolitical tensions, state-sponsored hybrid and cyberattacks, sabotage targeting critical assets, foreign information manipulation and interference, and electronic warfare, by treating education and training as a key pillar. The Commission’s strategic package includes the release, in March, of the European Prepa

In 2016, the Lifelong Learning Platform launched the Lifelong Learning Awards to celebrate creative and inclusive practices. The aim of the Lifelong Learning Awards is to give visibility to innovative practices taking place all over Europe in order to attract public attention on lifelong learning as well as to inspire new practices and policies. The Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) will select each year its annual specific priority to push forward topics that are underrepr

The Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) addresses forward-looking issues in the field of education and training on an annual basis. This year’s theme will be explored during different events and meetings at the crossroads between the Cypriot and Irish Presidencies of the Council of the EU, while ensuring that the 2026 Annual Theme provides a new vision for one of the salient issues in education and training, which has been slightly overlooked in recent years: Reimagining valida

The European Commission Communication on the Union of Skills launched in March 2025, announced the formation of a new governance body in education and training at the EU level, the European Skills High-Level Board. After much anticipation, on 29 January, Ylva Johansson (former Commissioner for Home Affairs) was appointed as the Chair of the European Skills High-Level Board . Her mission is also set-up according to the vision of the Union of Skills. The Lifelong Learning Pla

It is often said that education takes a village, meaning that each individual’s learning process is a shared responsibility involving educators, parents and the wider community with the goal of providing space for the learner to develop their full potential. This shared responsibility doesn’t stop at graduation, it extends beyond the walls of learning institutions, throughout our lives, including traineeships . While at first glance, a traineeship might appear as falling sole

The European Parliament honoured Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, two journalists imprisoned for their support to liberal democracy.

The 15th edition of the LLLWeek took place in Brussels on 8-12 December 2025. The LLLWeek was held under the patronage of the first-ever Intergroup of the European Parliament on The Future of Education and Skills for a Competitive Europe . The five days of the week saw five different themes - and five different MEP hosts! MEP Victor Negrescu, Vice President of the European Parliament, hosted Monday 8, dedicated to Investment in Education and Training MEP Zoltan Tarr hosted Tu

The train conductor announces the arrival to your home station, with a big sigh you are ready to once again embrace your loved ones and tell them about the great adventure that has been your learning mobility experience in a different country. A truly enriching experience and the excitement can be heard in your voice, so many different things encountered but also so many similarities found in people and in places. For sure, the lessons of this period will stay with you foreve

Europe is facing many societal changes, family structures and relationships are evolving, society’s demography is greying, and there are multiple divides between generations - in terms of digital skills, employability or green awareness - that are issues that need to be addressed. In that context, intergenerational fairness has become a new priority of the European Union , as stated in the European Commission Political Guidelines for 2024-2029 . After nominating a Commissione

On 12 November, the European Commission published the Education and Training Monitor 2025 . This report presents the annual analysis of the recent development and trends on education and training systems across the 27 Member states. The 2025 edition provides a spotlight on STEM education and basic skills attainment, before zooming in on its classic chapters for each sector of learning. The specific focus of this year is aligned with the recent initiatives published under the

The EVBB EU Policy Camp 2025, held at the VET House in Brussels, from the 29th of September to the 2nd of October showed how the open school philosophy is radically transforming VET across Europe. Bringing together educators, policymakers, and VET experts, the three-day event focused not only on policy, but also on practical, community-driven innovation to promote inclusion and sustainability. The central message was clear: VET institutions must become open ecosystems integra

Researchers, civil society representatives and policy makers mixing their expertise together to improve policy and practice in education...

ImpactBOX (2025–2028) supports education and training organisations in developing inclusive, digital, and sustainable practices. Through capacity-building and collaboration across EU and local levels, the project empowers educators to tackle inequalities and drive meaningful, lasting change.

On 2 July, the Lifelong Learning Platform celebrated its annual General Assembly in Brussels. During the General Assembly, LLLP welcomed two new members: the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) and the International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation (IYMF).

LLLP's Reaction to the European Semester Country Specific Recommendations 2025

Intense and incredible moments at the 2025 GA