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Project Management Internship We are looking for a motivated Project Management Intern to join our team in Brussels and support the implementation of EU-funded projects. This full-time internship offers the opportunity to gain practical experience [...]

EFEE Position Paper on the EU Teachers and Trainers Agenda

On 26 June 2026, EFEE took part in the European Commission’s Social Partners’ Hearing on the upcoming EU Teachers and Trainers Agenda, bringing the perspective of education employers into the discussion on the future of [...]

EFEE’s contribution to EU Dialogue on Supporting the Teaching Profession

EFEE participated in the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on Supporting the Teaching Profession in the EU, held on 11 June 2026 in Brussels. In its written contribution, EFEE highlighted the positive impact of Erasmus+ in [...]

EFEE’s Reaction on Erasmus+ draft report by European Parliament

EFEE welcomes the European Parliament draft report on the future Erasmus+ programme 2028–2034, particularly the proposed budget increase and the return of clearer budget allocations. At the same time, EFEE calls for stronger and protected [...]

EFEE and ETUCE conclude joint APRES COVID project with a Final Conference in Brussels

On 17–18 June 2025, EFEE and ETUCE hosted the final conference of the APRES COVID project, bringing together representatives of education employers and trade unions, researchers, EU-level policymakers, and education practitioners. Centred on the theme [...]

EFEE and UNESCO to host first joint webinar on global education cooperation

On 4 June 2026, EFEE will host its first webinar in collaboration with UNESCO, following EFEE’s recent acceptance into the UNESCO Teachers Task Force. The online event, titled “Global education in action: connecting partners for [...]

Call for Tender: Video-Maker for PREPar-ED project

At the European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE), we are pleased to launch a call for tender for a Video-Maker within the framework of our new European project, PREPar-Ed – Preparedness and Resilience Planning for [...]

EFEE Position Paper on Erasmus+

The European Federation of Education Employers is pleased to publish its latest Position Paper on Erasmus+, outlining key priorities and recommendations for the future of one of the European Union’s most impactful education programmes. Representing [...]

Call for Tender open: Expert Researcher for PREPar-ED project

At the European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE), we are pleased to launch a call for tender for an Expert Researcher within the framework of our new European project, PREPar-Ed – Preparedness and Resilience Planning [...]

The European VET Strategy: EFEE Contribution

he European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE) has published its written contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on a future European VET Strategy. As a recognised European sectoral social partner in education, EFEE highlights that [...]

EFEE Contribution to the Skills Portability Initiative

EFEE welcomes the European Commission’s Skills Portability Initiative and supports its objective of improving the transparency, comparability and usability of qualifications and skills across the EU. In our contribution, we emphasise that skills portability must [...]

EFEE’s Contribution to the European Commission’s Quality Jobs Act

The European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE) has published its contribution to the European Commission’s first-phase consultation on a possible Quality Jobs Act (QJA). The Quality Jobs Act is a key initiative announced by the [...]

EFEE and ETUCE Sign Autonomous Framework Agreement on Telework and the Right to Disconnect in the Education Sector

On 2 December 2025, the European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE) and the European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) signed a new Autonomous Framework Agreement on Telework and the Right to Disconnect in the [...]

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Education social partners are key to inclusion

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the European social partners in education reaffirm their commitment to promoting the full and meaningful participation of persons with special needs and disabilities in [...]

EFEE’s Response to the New Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights

At the European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE), we are publishing our official response to the European Commission’s consultation on the New Action Plan on the Implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR). [...]

EFEE’s Reaction to the European Commission’s Proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034

The European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE) is pleased to announce that our official reaction to the European Commission’s recently unveiled proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 is now available. A Welcome Step [...]

EFEE Contribution to the Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030

The European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE) is sharing its contribution to the European Commission’s upcoming Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030. This paper outlines EFEE’s support for a dual approach that combines targeted actions and gender [...]

EFEE’s Contribution to the Quality Jobs Roadmap – Read Below

We are pleased to share the European Federation of Education Employers’ (EFEE) official contribution to the European Commission’s Quality Jobs Roadmap. This document outlines EFEE’s support for improving job quality through stronger social dialogue, better [...]

EP Intergroup’s Declaration on the Next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)

The European Parliament’s Intergroup on the Future of Education and Skills for a Competitive Europe has just issued a Declaration on the Next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), now available on our website. A Strategic Call [...]

EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034: EFEE’s Statement

The Next EU Budget: Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 EFEE’s official statement regarding the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 is now available. The MFF is the European Union’s long-term budget plan, typically spanning seven years. [...]

Internship Opportunity – EFEE Project Management Intern

Are you passionate about education policy, project coordination, and creating meaningful change across Europe? The European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE) invites applications for a Project Management Internship at our Brussels office, starting September–October 2025. [...]

Vacancy – EFEE Membership and Project Officer

EFEE is hiring a Membership & Project Officer to help expand our network and drive forward key European initiatives in education and employment. EFEE is a leading European social partner representing education employers from across [...]

Vacancy – EFEE Policy and Project Officer

EFEE is excited to announce a vacancy for the role of Policy & Project Officer based in Brussels. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of European education and employment [...]

EFEE’s Response to MFF Public Consultation

EFEE has just published its official response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the EU’s long-term budget strategy. The consultation addresses future funding directions in several priority areas, [...]

Building Safer Workplaces: European Social Partners Adopt Updated Guidelines

The European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) and the European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE), together with the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU), the [...]

UoS: Action Plan on Basic Skills – EFEE Reaction

In the framework of the Union of Skills, the European Commission has recently published an Action Plan on Basic Skills, which lays out short- to medium-term goals for EU countries to improve basic reading, mathematics, [...]

Union of Skills: EFEE Reaction

The European Commission’s ambitious Union of Skills initiative is at the heart of a bold strategy to strengthen Europe’s workforce. In its recent reaction document, EFEE outlines its support for this vision while offering thoughtful [...]

Call for a More Ambitious Union of Skills – EP Intergroup

The EP Intergroup on the Future of Education and Skills for a Competitive Europe has issued its latest press release regarding the European Commission’s Union of Skills. This document outlines the Intergroup’s support for the Union [...]

TeacherED Final Conference – Registrations Open

The European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE) invites you to the TeacherEd Final Conference on May 13, 2025, in Ghent, Belgium. This event marks the culmination of extensive research on teacher induction, exploring how ecosystems [...]

Debating Skills European Debate Event 2025

From April 23-25, 2025, Brussels will host the Debating Skills European Debate Event, bringing together young voices from across Europe in a dynamic exchange of ideas. This initiative, co-organised by CEPCEP – Universidade Católica Portuguesa, [...]

European Parliament’s First-Ever Intergroup on Education and Skills

The European Parliament Intergroup on the Future of Education and Skills for a Competitive Europe has been officially established! Europe is in transition towards green and digital societies which require competences fit for the future. [...]

EFEE Work Programme 2025 now available!

At the European Federation of Education Employers, we are thrilled to announce the release of our 2025 Work Programme, a comprehensive outline of strategic goals and activities for the year ahead. This programme is designed to [...]

OiRA Tool: Revolutionizing Risk Assessment in Higher Education

Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027 – EFEE Position Paper

EFEE Highlights Key Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Education Transformation The Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027 is an EU initiative aimed at supporting the digital transformation of education systems across Europe. It focuses on enhancing [...]

Call for Tender for a videomaker: HigherED4Industry project

EFEE has just launched a call for a video-maker to photograph, record and edit content in the framework of the implementation of the 2-year project HigherED4Industry: “Sustainable competitiveness in the twin transition through higher education staff [...]

Call for Tender for a videomaker: EducAItion project

The European Federation of Education Employers is pleased to launch a call for a video-maker to work during three events by taking photos, recording and creating videos in the framework of the implementation of the [...]

Report from the Third Peer Learning Activity of the ‘ESMTT’ Project in Ljubljana

8-9 April | Ljubljana (Slovenia) On April 8th and 9th, a dynamic event took place in Ljubljana as part of EFEE’s ESMTT project (Effective School Management in the Twin Transition), as we gathered for our [...]

Final Report – Education for Environmental Sustainability Project

The final EFEE-ETUCE Research Report for our joint project “European Social Partners in Education promoting Environmental Sustainability [...]

Report from the Final Conference of the ‘Innovation4Education’ Project in Leuven

1 March 2023 | Leuven (Belgium) Innovative ideas and methods hold paramount importance in the European education sector, especially considering the disruption of traditional educational models as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Within [...]

Report from the First Peer Learning Activity of the ‘TeacherEd’ project in Porto

20-21 February 2024 | Porto (Portugal) The European Federation of Education Employers and the PLA co-host, Portucalense University, were honored to inaugurate the first Peer Learning Activity within the “TeacherEd” project about “Socialisation and [...]

Report from the Second Peer Learning Visit of the ‘LearningSchools’ Project in Budva, Montenegro

The 2nd Peer Learning Visit (PLV) of the EFEE-ETUCE project ‘Schools as learning institutions – European Social Partners in Education promoting effective quality and innovation management models in the education sector in a post Covid-19 [...]

Report from the 2nd Peer Learning Activity of the ESMTT Project in Larnaca, Cyprus

The 2nd Peer Learning Activity of the ‘Effective School Management in the Twin Transition – Evolution of Teachers Working Time due to the Green and Digital Transitions” (AKA ESMTT) project took place in Larnaca, Cyprus [...]

Report from the 4th Peer Learning Activity of the Innovation4Education Project in Ljubljana

The last Peer Learning Activity (PLA) of the “Innovation4Education” project took place in Ljubljana (Slovenia) on 14-15 September. The two-day event was packed with (among other topics) high-level discussions about leadership skills, school management in [...]

EFEE speaking at UNESCO Event ‘Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future’

EFEE was honoured to take part in today’s event ‘Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Building Skills for Tomorrow’, organised by UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills International. Our Policy Officer Samira Bührer highlighted the fundamental importance of improving [...]