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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 01/10/2026

Registrations for #LLLWeek2026 are officially OPEN! 🎉✨ Join us for 5 inspiring days in Brussels exploring different topics under this year’s Annual Theme on Validation and Recognition. Free on-site events, but spots are limited! Register now: 👇https://www.lllplatform.eu/lllweek 🔗 #LifelongLearning

Lifelong Learning Week 2026. 30 November - 4 December. Brussels. register now.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 01/10/2026

On 3 June, the EU Commission published its European Semester Country Specific Recommendations & Country Reports, as part of the ‘Spring Package’. This comes with a novelty: the Council Recommendation on Human Capital...but what does that mean for education & training? •Reaction: shorturl.at/r13fA

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 30/09/2026

✨Registrations for the #LLLWeek2026 open tomorrow, October 1st!! Join us for 5 inspiring days packed with dynamic discussions across 5 different topics centred around this year's annual theme on Validation and Recognition! 💡🌍 Stay tuned to our social media for updates! 🆕 #LifelongLearning

Lifelong Learning Week 2026. The 16th edition is around the corner! Registrations soon.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 29/09/2026

The European Commission recently convened stakeholders and SALTO Resource Centres to review the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Inclusion & Diversity Strategy for the post-2027 period.🚀 📢A survey will be launched to gather feedback across Europe. Current ID Strategy here: lnkd.in/eBfGRgus

Group photo of the stakeholders and SALTO Resource Centres to review the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Inclusion & Diversity Strategy for the post-2027 period.

Room full of stakeholders talking to each other.

A group of people discussing. They are sitting in red chairs forming a circle.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 25/09/2026

• More intergenerational learning must be promoted, ensuring that the Coalition looks equally at children & at the adults that lack basic skills. 👥 We stand ready to support the Coalition, together with our other members present at the launch: EPA, OBESSU, EBSN, @eaea.org 💪

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 25/09/2026

We attended the launch of the European Literacy Coalition this week, & fully endorse the Warsaw Memorandum. 👏 • We raised the importance of including learners in any co-creation activities of the Coalition, considering that no learner was present in the panel discussions. 🗣️ #LiteracySkills

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 22/09/2026

📅 Save the date! Join us in Brussels on 1 December 2026 for the STRIDE Final Conference & Policy Forum, focusing on equity and inclusion in education and training. Stay tuned for more information! #STRIDE #EducationalEquity #InclusiveEducation

Save the Date for the STRIDE international conference on “Equity and inclusion in education and training policies: Insights from 25 years of reforms in Europe”, taking place in Brussels on 1 December. The image features the Atomium and the logos of the European Union, UK Research and Innovation, Lifelong Learning Week 2026, and STRIDE.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 21/09/2026

So, the State of the Union... Among competing EU priorities, how did it fare on education and lifelong learning? 📚 #SOTEU #education #LifelongLearning

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 21/09/2026

The project’s main outputs are available for you to explore — and we encourage you to contribute your knowledge and perspectives at this link! 🔗 eco-families.eu

Policy and Advocacy Manager of LLLP, Andrei Frank addressed participants during the panel “The Institutional Pulse & Policy Alignment”. Side view of the panel with the rest of speakers.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 21/09/2026

Our member EPA held the conference “Bridging the Gap: VET, Green Skills, & the Family Learning Ecosystem.” 🗣️Our Policy & Advocacy Manager, Andrei Frank, joined experts to explore how education can help cultivate green competences & support a fair & inclusive green transition.

Policy and Advocacy Manager of LLLP, Andrei Frank addressed participants during the panel “The Institutional Pulse & Policy Alignment”.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 14/09/2026

Join EfVET, EAEA & EARLALL during the #EURegionsWeek for an essential workshop: "Rethinking Care Careers: Gender, Skills and Well-being for Stronger Regions".💪 Don’t forget to register! lnkd.in/eHa7wmpe 📅14 October | 16:00-17:30 📍Square Brussels @efvet.bsky.social @eaea.org @earlalleu.bsky.social

#EURegionsWeek Workshop, Rethinking Care Careers: Genders, Skills and wellbeing for stronger regions event. Hear from the Centre-Val de Loire and Etela-Savo: good practices.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 10/09/2026

Join the Alliance for Childhood - European Network Group for a milestone event exploring how a systemic perspective can guide more coherent, equitable, and future-oriented policies for childhood. 🧒✨ 📅 29 September | 10:00 – 18:30 CEST ⏳ Don't forget to register by 15 September! 🔗 lnkd.in/e9fm9i9a

Improving the quality of childhood in europe. alliance for childhood. atelier 29, event

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 08/09/2026

🗓️ Save the date! On 13 October, join EURASHE (@eurashe.bsky.social) at their office in Brussels during #EURegionsWeek for an insightful discussion on the #MFF and place-based policies. 📍18:00 - 19:30 CEST Registration opens on 15 September! Additional details on their website 🔗 lnkd.in/dv2itS4g

European Week of Regions and Cities. EURASHE. MFF

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 03/09/2026

📅 Save the date! 📢Join us in Brussels on 4 December for the Conference: The Future of Traineeships in Europe to discuss the future of Erasmus+ traineeships; supporting students across Europe through digital innovation and stakeholder cooperation. #ErasmusPlus #Traineeships

DETAS Final Conference Save the Date: The Future of Traineeships in Europe, 4 December 2026 in Brussels.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 15/08/2026

Four categories. Four ways to make an impact. 💥 🏆Best Policy 🏆Best Organisation 🏆Best Tool 🏆Best Learner Could your project, organisation or learning journey be recognised? Apply by 31 August! 📅 #LLLAwards #LifelongLearning #Validation #Recognition

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 08/08/2026

✨ What are validation and recognition, and why do they matter? In this post, we explore what these concepts mean and how recognising all forms of learning, skills and competences can make a difference. Apply by 31 August! 📆 #LLLAwards #LifelongLearning

This year's theme is validation and recognition. LLLAwards 2026. Lifelong Learning

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 29/07/2026

✨A warm welcome to our new members: garagErasmus, Cooperatives Europe and Lie Detectors! Check our new article about their missions and how they contribute to our platform! 🔗 www.lllplatform.eu/post/welcome... @coopseurope.eurosky.social @liedetectors.bsky.social

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 24/07/2026

🎉 Meet the last but not least member of the #LLLAwards 2026 jury: Pavel Trantina (@ptrantina.bsky.social), Member of the European Economic and Social Committee! ✨ 📢 Showcase your work by submitting your application before 31 August to join this celebration of validation and recognition!

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 23/07/2026

Meet our fourth LLLAwards’26 Jury member: Andrina Wafer, Head of International Mobility and Prior Learning, NARIC Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)! 🌟 🎉 Your work deserves recognition. Apply for the #LLLAwards by 31 August and share your impact with the lifelong learning community.

Andrina Wafer, Head of International Mobility and Prior Learning, NARIC Quality and Qualifications Ireland and jury member of the LLLAwards 2026 @andrinaeuropa.bsky.social

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 22/07/2026

Meet the third member of our LLLAwards'26 Jury: Jon Harding, TLA Project & Development Manager and member of the EfVET Executive Management Team. ✨ 🌟 Is your initiative making a difference? Apply for the #LLLAwards by 31 August and help inspire the future of lifelong learning.

Jonathan Harding, TLA Project & Development Manager, efvet, executive management team and jury member of the LLLAwards 2026.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 21/07/2026

Continuing our introduction to the LLLAwards'26 Jury, we're pleased to present our second jury member: Brigitte van den Berg. ✨ (@brigittevdberg.bsky.social) ⏳ There's still time to apply! Don't miss the opportunity to submit your application for the #LLLAwards before 31 August.

Brigitte van der Berg, co-chair of the European Parliament's Intergroup The future of education and skills for a competitive Europe, member of the European Parliament, and jury member of the LLLAwards 2026

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 20/07/2026

This week, we are excited to introduce the outstanding members of our #LLLAwards'26 Jury, giving you the chance to get to know the experts behind the evaluation process. 🎖️ First up: Ernesto Villalba! Applications are still open! Submit yours by 31 August and share your initiative across Europe! 🏆

Ernesto Villalba, Ambassador of the European Skills and VET Week 2026 and jury of the LLLAwards 2026
Since joining Cedefop in 2011, Villalba has been responsible for validating non-formal and informal learning. He also collaborates with the EC to monitor, implement, and evaluate the 2012 Council Recommendation on validation, and update the European Inventory and European Guidelines.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 23/06/2026

Our director, Brikena Xhomaqi, advocated for civil society's role in developing diverse learning pathways and recognising the value of artistic environments. 🎭 The event concluded with inspiring performances by IYMF Ambassadors and artists Barbara Valentino and Quentin Dujardin. 🎤 🎸

IYMF Ambassadors and artists Barbara Valentino (singer) and Quentin Dujardin (guitar).

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 23/06/2026

A dialogue with Georg Häusler, Luigia Di Gisi, @brikenaxhomaqi.bsky.social, Leo Kilroy, Marianne Poncelet, and Alexandra Paatsch explored arts-based education’s role in social inclusion and democracy. MEP Marcos Ros Sempere called artistic education a vital investment for democratic life.🎨

Panel with Marcos Ros Sempere, Georg Häusler, Luigia Di Gisi, Brikena Xhomaqi, Leo Kilroy, Marianne Poncelet, and Alexandra Paatsch. European Parliament.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 23/06/2026

Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the “Reimagining Education through the Arts: Building Skills, Inclusion and Communities” event organised by our member, IYMF International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation at the European Parliament and hosted by MEP @mrossemp.bsky.social. 🇪🇺

Transforming society through creative arts banner. International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 17/06/2026

Read and share our statement and our demands to ensure at least 50 billion EUR for Erasmus+! 💥 tinyurl.com/euty3kas #Erasmus+ #FundingForOurFuture 📣 @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social @dianariba.bsky.social @emmarafowicz.bsky.social

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 17/06/2026

--- What comes next? ‼️ Before the next European Council meeting on 18-19 June, we launch our new Statement, urging Member States to not allow competing priorities to cut our future!

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 17/06/2026

We promote the transformative power of Erasmus+, its great impact in Europe from a social and economic perspective, but also highlight the fact that this is the EU’s most known programme and the fourth greatest achievement according to European citizens. 👥

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 17/06/2026

And the Member States now want to cut this further! Education represents around 2% of the EU budget, and even though our future depends on education, decision makers have yet again targeted this sector for further cuts. ⚠️

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 17/06/2026

The @ec.europa.eu started by proposing 40.8 billion EUR for Erasmus+. Compared to our current budget - 26.2 billion EUR - this might appear as an increase... BUT due to inflation, and due to new actions included in Erasmus+, this is not a real increase.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 17/06/2026

--- What is happening? ✂️ In 2028, the EU will have a new budget for the Erasmus+ programme for seven years. The Member States and the EU institutions are currently negotiating this budget.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 17/06/2026

Erasmus+ is in danger! The funding for the future programme risks to be reduced, and this means less funding for our common European future! 🚨

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 15/06/2026

We're grateful to EVP @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social for inviting us to the Implementation Dialogues on the upcoming EU Teachers & Trainers Agenda! 👏 Time to develop a strategy to support them with the significant societal changes that led to an adaptation of how education & training is delivered.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 15/06/2026

On 29 June we will address these questions at the LLLP High Level Policy Debate on AI in Education! The event is invite-based, hosted at the EU Parliament by Vice-President Victor Negrescu. 👥 Our members are ready to express the views of educators & learners to ensure that we make AI work for us!

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 15/06/2026

AI is on everyone's mind! 🗣️ Last week we joined @financialtimes.com & LinkedIn's event discussing how to unlock the potential of AI for the labour market. Are we ready to speak about AI & the workplaces? Have we learned enough about AI? Do we have enough awareness in lifelong learning about AI?

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 11/06/2026

On 1 July, we will say Tá fáilte romhaibh chuig an Uachtaránacht!! 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 The Irish Presidency will take over the Council of the EU, and we now have access to their upcoming priorities!

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 10/06/2026

Applications for the #LLLAwards 2026 are open until 31 August! 🏆 We will award 4 initiatives on the topic of "Reimagining validation and recognition: give value to all learners, learning and competences" 🎖 Check all the details on our website: tinyurl.com/4htnhdvs

Lifelong Learning Awards 2026 Applications are open until 31 August!

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 05/06/2026

Women5.0: Meet incredible women entrepreneurs and trainers breaking barriers! ✨ This @alldigital.bsky.social initiative boosts women's digital skills with resources and 10+ inspiring stories from across Europe. 🇪🇺 Explore more at: women5.eu 🌐 #WomenInTech #DigitalSkills

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 01/06/2026

We're looking for a new Policy Assistant! 📣 If you are interested in EU policy & education & training we're offering a 6 month Contrat d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) to join our team! Check the full vacancy & requirements on our website: www.lllplatform.eu/careers-1/po... #vacancy #job

We are hiring! Policy Assistant, deadline to apply: 5 July

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 20/05/2026

Great to see so many familiar faces, and to meet new people! Check our Annual Theme: tinyurl.com/2c73sb7t

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 20/05/2026

...To value transversal competences, how it contributes to the participation in lifelong learning and we highlighted how guidance is embedded in validation and recognition systems - Our Annual Theme for 2026!

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 20/05/2026

Last week we were in Thessaloniki for the launch of the new European Framework on Lifelong Guidance at @cedefop.europa.eu 😍 🇬🇷 We shared civil society's perspective on lifelong guidance policies; the importance of putting the user, the learner, and not-yet learner at the centre of the process...

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 18/05/2026

Join the HERMMES Ambassador Training before 31 May! This 15-month training for professionals who want to become ambassadors for healthy digital media education of children will be delivered by 25+ distinguished lecturers. Find out more & register: hermmes.eu/hermmes-amba... #Training

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 18/05/2026

Key takeaway: We must return to the heart of the UNESCO & Jacques Delors Institute “Learning: The Treasure Within” report. By focusing on early age interventions and the "learning to learn" competencies, we empower the next generation to navigate a complex world. 🚀

Video shown to participants in the audience at the Czepczyński Family Foundation Conference in Brussels.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 18/05/2026

Her address, “Responding to Current and Future Societal and Economic Challenges,” moved beyond theory to address the practical role of the non-governmental sector, sharing examples such as the work of the platform as a network of stakeholders and its recent Horizon Europe research project 👉 STRIDE

LLLP Director Brikena Xhomaqi keynote the Czepczyński Family Foundation Conference in Brussels during her presentation to the audience.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 18/05/2026

How do we build resilience in an ever-changing global economy? It starts with education.💡 On May 7th, our Director Brikena Xhomaqi keynote the Czepczyński Family Foundation Conference in Brussels.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 21/04/2026

We joined @cy2026eu.bsky.social & BCO Network to explore going from vision to action on Europe’s digital future with lifelong learning. Discussions focused on leveraging synergies between funding programmes, tailoring learning opportunities, & implementing the current Union of Skills initiatives.

Panel on the Future of MFF and Strategic investments in digital infrastructure and skills.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 20/04/2026

This is excellent news for civil society as well, and civil society organisations in the UK in particular, as they will be able to access EU funding and join projects to foster even more cooperation in the #education sector On to more adventures! 🚆 🛫

A man speaks at a podium beside a British Council banner in an elegant room with draped windows and a vintage clock. Two women stand near a table behind him.

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 20/04/2026

The British Council will act as UK’s National Agency for Erasmus+, supporting UK learners of all kinds access opportunities to study, teach, and train across Europe!

A man cuts a cake with UK and EU flags in an elegant room. A woman photographs with a phone. Mood is formal, with soft lighting and classic decor.

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