Social dialogue takes centre stage as AI reshapes Europe's learning, jobs and workplaces

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how workers learn, work is organised, how tasks are allocated and how risks are distributed across occupations.

From online job ads to labour-market signals

"Rapidly emerging labour-market trends, new ways of working, and careers that build on continuous learning demand a new generation of skills intelligence." These words from Cedefop Executive Direct

Latvia: VET excellence award 2026

In May 2026, the inaugural Vocational education and training (VET) excellence award ceremony took place in Latvia, jointly established by the German Federal Ministry of Education and the Latvian Mi

Latvia: VET graduates gain easier access to German higher education

Latvian vocational education and training (VET) graduates at upper secondary level who completed their studies in 2023 or later will have a clearer path to higher education in Germany from 2026/27.

Call for abstracts - The future of VET: A driver for excellence, competitiveness and inclusion

Cedefop launches a call for abstracts for the virtual conference “The future of VET: A driver for excellence, competitiv

Skills at the heart of Europe’s competitiveness debate

Brussels, 2 June 2026 — What does it take for Europe to compete?

VET reforms across Europe: Cedefop's updated Timeline tool shows 700 measures in motion 

New data from Cedefop's updated Timeline of VET policies show that vocati

Norway: HVET leads to high employment

Recent findings from the latest Norwegian graduate survey for higher vocational education and training (HVET) show strong labour market outcomes and greater stability among graduates.

Bulgaria: Erasmus+ project supports the participation of women in STEM-related VET

The Bulgarian organisation Bimec participates in the Erasmus+ project ‘STEAM Coach’, which addresses the underrepresentation of women in STEM education.

Austria: Future Factory – hands-on career guidance

With career guidance, students can identify their interests and strengths at an early stage so they have a realistic idea of the many different education and career pathways available to them.

Slovenia: Higher VET Act aligned with 2025 Higher education Act

Slovenia adopted the ‘Act on amendments and supplements to the Higher vocational education Act’ in February 2026, aiming to strengthen micro-credentials in VET, international cooperation, student r

Sweden: adult education in correctional institutions - facts and context

In Sweden, inmates in correctional institutions can take part in education equivalent to municipal adult education.

Cedefop launches new EU reference framework for lifelong guidance

Cedefop has officially launched its new EU reference framework for lifelong guidance at a

European Skills & VET Week 2026: your voice matters

Poland: skills policy reinforced at regional level

Regional coordination teams for skills policy become a permanent feature, formally integrating them into the national skills governance framework and expanding voivodeships' responsibilities for sk

Spain: new VET qualifications boost strategic sectors

In early 2026, the Spanish Government approved eight new specialist courses and professional certificates (EQFs 4-5), targeting digital innovation and high-quality tourism to boost skilled jobs, dr

Iceland: growing Erasmus+ opportunities call for stronger international cooperation in VET

In Iceland, increased funding for vocational education and training (VET) under the Erasmus+ programme is creating new opportunities for learners and staff.

Norway: powering trust in VET recognition

The EU-co-funded BRAVO II project strengthens trust and cooperation in the recognition of vocational qualifications by linking European authorities through a dedicated network and funded job shadow

Slovakia: VET action plan supports nuclear skills for green transition

Slovakia is strengthening its nuclear skills base to support the green transition.

Beyond training: what drives skills development at work?