EU Council for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport meeting held in Brussels

On Monday, the EU Council for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport convened in Brussels to address key policy areas regarding the future of education and youth. The meeting is chaired by the Cypriot Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Athena Michaelidou. Participants are focusing on the development of the EU youth strategy beyond 2027 and the role of basic skills within the European Education Area. A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to the Erasmus+ program, with ministers expected to approve a partial negotiating mandate for its continuation. The agenda also includes the integration of artificial intelligence in education. Minister Michaelidou emphasized the link between the Erasmus+ program and the Multiannual Financial Framework, noting its importance for fostering European identity and providing mobility opportunities. The council aims to address social cohesion and citizen resilience through these strategic initiatives.