At its January 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion calling for a significantly strengthened European Social Fund (ESF) within the future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs). The Committee argues that the ESF must play a central role in ensuring quality jobs, lifelong learning, social inclusion and equal opportunities for all during the 2028–2034 programming period.
- Editorial by Gabriella Civico, Director of Centre for European Volunteering (CEV) - The price of trust - a conversation about regions, democracy and the MFF - A week-long training on inclusive education - Daphne-CHILD podcast series about violence prevention - Position paper on families and climate change - A Europe where learning truly lasts a lifetime: Renewed Manifesto for Lifelong Learning - New publication: Quality of Life + Architecture - … and much more
