November 2004
Kok report published
The Report from the High Level Group chaired by Mr Kok has just been published and is available in French, German and English on the web.
Temporary Vacancy at DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
VACANCY NOTICE FOR A TEMPORARY AGENT POST WITHIN EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES DIRECTORATE- GENERAL Directorate D "Social Dialogue and Social Rights", Unit 2 "Labour Law and work organisation" Vacancy Notice
European regional meeting on Literacy
The establishment of a European area of lifelong learning is expected to empower citizens to meet the challenges of the knowledge-based society at the same time that it contributes to meeting the goals and ambitions of the European Union and the accession countries to be more prosperous, inclusive, tolerant and democratic. An underlying assumption in the provision of lifelong learning opportunities is that the citizens have the basic literacy skills to build on so that they continue on learning.
EAEA closed for christmas holidays
Dear colleagues,
we will close the office from 23 December until 7 January 05. We will check and answer our e-mails; availability via telephone will be reduced.
Implications of Education for National Identity and Integration
Despite the growing interdependence among European nations today, the need to integrate populations and foster strong national identities remains as vital a challenge as ever for European education.
EUA on the future European research policy
The European University Association underlines its growing involvement in the field of research by the adoption of a key policy position on the essential features of the future 7th Framework Programme (2007-2013), in response to the European Commission´s recent Communication.
Barroso must make further concessions to get approval
The European Parliament wants guarantees that it will have the power to sack any commissioner that loses its confidence during the mandate of the Barroso commission.
EAEA information evaluated
The new web services of EAEA has now been operational since the end of March 2004. Now we want to know what you think about it. We are evaluating the quality, accuracy, depth of information, user friendliness and the usefulness of the information for you. We are also collecting and any other suggestions and comments you might have.
Barroso gets go ahead from EP
The European Parliament on 18 November gave its vote of approval to the new line-up of the Barroso Commission.
The Liberal Adult Education Net (´Folkbildningsnätet ´)
is a common electronic conference system and a pedagogical tool for Swedish liberal adult education, i.e. for folk high schools and study associations. It functions as a meeting place, an information site, a conference hall and a study centre.
A new turn in Lisbon 2010 strategy?
The high level group on the Lisbon Strategy reported earlier this month about the disappointing results so far, calling for a revitalisation of the process, and pointing to five key areas that demands attention. Unfortunately for the adult learner community, it seems like the clock once more is turning back.
Lingua products available
Make sure you have a look at the extensive product page with new Lingua products
EU language mainstreaming delayed
Following last week´s news that ‘unofficial´ lesser-used languages can still not access the EU Lingua programme while, following the Andorran agreement, non-EU languages, such as Norwegian and Icelandic, will be able to: Eurolang today examines the issue more closely.
Russian language in Estonian education
"Nobody is going to abolish Russian-medium education in Estonia", says Toivo Maimets, Estonian Minister of Education, in interview to the Latvian Russian-language newspaper ‘Telegraf´ last week.
Grundtvig Award 2004
The Grundtvig Award 2004 was officially published at a prize ceremony in Metz, France earlier this month.
EAEA on Basic skills, key competencies
EAEA organised a seminar on Basic skills in Metz, France, on Nov 5-7. The coneference was opened by Janos Sz Toth, presenting the challenges ahead.
EAEA issues statement on Basic Skills/Key competences
EAEA has issued a statement on the development of Basic Skills/Key competences in Europe
New Board of EAEA elected
The new Board of EAEA was elected today at the General Assembly in Metz, France. The President of EAEA Janos Sz. Toth was re-elected.
Citizenship through Education
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has decided to proclaim the year 2005 the "European Year of Citizenship through Education".
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