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Here you can find all news related to political developments, communications and reports in the field of education and research at EU level.

  • Education Monitor 2025: Germany leads the way in STEM subjects and attracts international students

    European Commission publishes Education and Training Monitor 2025.

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  • EPRS: Academic Freedom Monitor 2025

    The report published by the European Parliament on 24 February 2026 provides an update on existing measures relating to academic freedom in all EU Member States.

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  • Sector calls for amendments to the European Commission’s proposal for the next Erasmus+ programme

    DAAD joins European higher education and student associations and networks to call for concrete amendments to the European Commission’s proposal for the next Erasmus+ programme

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  • CALL FOR TENDERS EMPM Summer Schools Europe 2026

    The call for tenders is now open, inviting institutions to participate and contribute to this exciting initiative.

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  • New Cyprus Presidency pushes ahead with negotiations on MFF, Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe

    On 1 January 2026, Cyprus took over the six-month rotating EU Council Presidency under the motto ‘An autonomous Union. Open to the world.’

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  • Round Table Event: "Choosing Europe - How to attract global minds to Europe and EU Member States"

    On 2 December 2025, the DAAD Office in Brussels and the German Research Foundation (DFG) jointly organised a round table event entitled ‘Choosing Europe – How to attract global minds to Europe and EU Member States’.

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  • EU enlargement reports

    The European Commission’s latest Enlargement Package highlights progress toward EU accession and significant advances in higher education and research across candidate countries, creating new opportunities for universities and research institutions.

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  • More networking, fewer barriers: EDEH workshop in Brussels strengthens digital interoperability in European higher education

    On 29 and 30 September 2025, over 50 experts gathered in Brussels as part of the European Digital Education Hub (EDEH).

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  • 100 Years DAAD – 100 Years Change through Exchange – Anniversary Celebrations in Brussels

    On 15 October 2025, we celebrated the DAAD's 100th anniversary together with partners and friends at a festive event hosted by the German Ambassador in Brussels.

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  • European Commission's work programme 2026

    On 21 October 2025, the European Commission presented its 2026 work programme, ‘Europe's moment of independence’, which sets out measures for a sovereign and independent Europe in the face of global challenges.

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