The Council has approved the resolution on the second cycle of the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training towards the European Education Area (2026-2030), which sets out the work programme for cooperation at EU level in the areas of education and training over the next five years.

Council authorises Commission to start negotiations with UK on electricity and cohesion agreements and allows UK’s participation in Erasmus+.

On 23 March 2026, the President of the European Council, António Costa, addressed the University of Porto as part of the celebrations marking the 115th anniversary of its foundation.

The Council has adopted a recommendation on human capital that will help member states tackle labour and skills shortages across the EU, with a view to boosting competitiveness and resilience.

The Council has agreed its position on a proposed regulation that broadens the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to include support for workers at imminent risk of displacement.

Council approves conclusions on life science for the Union’s competitiveness.

The Council has agreed its position on a new law that aims to improve and enforce working conditions for trainees and combat 'false' traineeships.

The Council has adopted a recommendation and approved a parallel resolution laying the groundwork for the implementation of a joint European degree label and setting out the next steps towards the possible introduction of a joint European degree.

The Council has approved conclusions on labour and skills shortages in the EU with a focus on mobilising untapped labour potential.

The Council has adopted a recommendation encouraging EU countries to make careers in higher education more attractive and sustainable, and ensuring greater recognition of the roles and tasks carried out by higher education professionals.

The Council has approved conclusions on improving access to ‘glocal’ opportunities for young people living in rural and remote areas.

The Cooperation Council between the European Union (EU) and Kazakhstan held its twenty-first meeting on Monday, 14 October in Luxemburg. 

Council adopts amendment to the EuroHPC regulation as regards the use of supercomputing in artificial intelligence development.

The Council has adopted conclusions on 'strengthening knowledge valorisation as a tool for a resilient and competitive industry and for strategic autonomy in an open economy in Europe'.

The Council has adopted a recommendation aiming to improve opportunities for learning, training and studying abroad and encourage more people to take advantage of learning mobility opportunities.

Most of EU member states, some of the Western Balkan partners, the Regional Cooperation Council and the European Commission pledged scholarships for the students of the new College of Europe in Tirana. The pledging event took place in the margins of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels.

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal to continue the EU's participation in the research and innovation partnership in the Mediterranean area until the end of Horizon Europe.

Council reaches political agreement on a recommendation on a European framework to attract and retain research, innovation and entrepreneurial talents in Europe.

Council adopts conclusions on the impact of research and innovation in policymaking.