On 20 October, EFEE and ETUCE members conferred online at the final ESSDE plenary meeting of this year. The meeting was kicked-off with a keynote speech from Ms Adrienn Nyircsak, Policy Officer at Strategy and Investments at DG EAC, on the Communication on the European...
On 19 October 2020, EFEE members came together online for the EFEE Policy Working Group (PWG) Plenary. The participants were provided with a policy overview of the latest developments in the education sector both on a European and international level, with specific attention given to...
On 12 October 2020, EFEE attended the Liaison Forum of the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), which took place online. The Liaison Forum brings together EU cross-industry and sectoral social partners to discuss the latest developments in the field of social...
On 6 October 2020, EFEE attended the online conference “Leaving no one behind and striving for more: Fairness and solidarity in the EU social market economy”, organized by the European Commission. The conference discussed the main findings of the same-titled Employment and Social Developments in...
On 8-9 October 2020, EFEE participated in the OECD Education 2030 Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills 2030, bringing together around 250 participants from 40 countries. During the event, key stakeholders, including students, teachers, social partners and members from civil societies, discussed...
On 28 September 2020, EFEE participated in the Social Affairs Board (SAB) meeting of CEEP (European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing Public Services and Services of general interest). CEEP introduced the members to their Position Paper on Renewed Understanding of SGI’s, which will be...
On 29 September, EFEE attended the introduction to the official launch of the Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2020-22, organised by EU-OSHA. The online event invited European and international organisations to apply for this renewed partnership, which is focused on exchanging experiences and good practices within the OSH...
On the 7th September 2020, EFEE General Secretary participated in the High-level debate about the future of school education in Europe hosted by the Vice-President of the European Commission Mr. Margaritis Schinas.In his address EFEE General Secretary underlined the role of formal education providers in developing...
On 14 May 2020, EFEE attended the first Liaison Forum of the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which took place in online. The Liaison Forum brings together EU cross-industry and sectoral social partners to discuss...
The outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe and its impact on Education Dear EFEE Members and Friends, The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe has threatened the lives of thousands of people, limited social interactions and stopped the normal functioning of European economies. The European Federation...