The Lifelong Learning Platform is proud to present the report of the “Feasibility Study on National Lifelong Learning Platforms”. The study, conducted by the Lifelong Learning Platform in 2016-2017, investigates the cross-sector cooperation at national level and analyses existing national cultures related to lifelong learning and the extent to which they are in line with EU policies and recommendations in five European countries. There is a specific focus on cross-sector cooperation, consultation of civil society by policy-makers and understanding of the lifelong learning concept by national, regional and local organisations.

The Lifelong Learning Platform policy paper aims to raise awareness about the impact of digital technologies in education as well as challenges faced and opportunities offered by the effects the digital age has on the lives and realities of all, including those not directly using technology.

This report gives a summary of the discussions as well as draws attention to some of the key messages from the presentations that took place during the 2004 conference “Skills for life, a key to lifelong learning – towards achieving the Lisbon Strategy” of May 2004.

The first edition of the LLLMag on encompasses many complex processes regarding lifelong learning, namely the diversity of learning settings in Europe. After a public hearing organised by the LLLPlatform in December 2011 on validation, the magazine aims to provide key data, examples of countries’ profiles, interviews of experts and learners to give an insight of the recent European developments.

The LLLPlatform felt a need to capitalise on the activities, reflections and contributions it has produced in recent years on the issue of lifelong learning and on its implementation in the EU. To satisfy this need, on behalf of the platform, a study on the feasibility of setting up a European Institute of Lifelong Learning was produced by an independent expert, Antonio Mocci, in cooperation with the platform’s working group on the sustainability of lifelong learning.

The second edition of the LLLMag, “We Make Europe”, considers the lins between lifelong learning and active citizenship. This magazine captures some of the sparks of civic engagement and aimed to contribute to the debates that took place in the context of the European Year of Citizens 2013. Its purpose was (and still is) to bring together various perspectives and experiences in order to show the wealth and dynamism as well as the limitations and pitfalls of what is active European citizenship nowadays.

The third meeting of the Lifelong Learning Interest Group in 2018 tried to tackle the burning question of the place of non-formal and informal learning in 21st century environments. Hosted by MEP Roberta Metsola and with the presence of MEP Julie Ward, the group defined the crucial importance of non-formal and informal learning to gain life skills such as media literacy and critical thinking. Civil society organisations brought examples of successful practices to show the benefits of all learning environments.

Learning can happen anytime, anywhere, and the spaces where this learning occurs are incredibly and increasingly diverse. Education systems are undergoing a paradigm shift in the struggle to meet the needs of learners in a world that is rapidly changing from a technological, demographic, societal and environmental perspective. This demands that we designate equal value to all learning environments.

What a year, it has been! The LLLP Activity Report for 2020 is out and takes a look back at what the Lifelong Learning Platform has been achieving in this troublesome year. We kicked off the year full of hope for our 15th anniversary, but soon dived into the terrible pandemic. How were education and training systems in Europe affected? How did EU Member States react? What changed for lifelong learning and its priorities? We explore these and many more questions in our new publication, summing up a very dense year for both policy and learners.

All you need to understand the decision-making process in the European Union on the topic of Education and Training is right here! European integration appears sometimes technocratic, in the hands of distant institutions, which are asked to manage macroeconomic policies which benefits are not always immediately clear to the general public. The LLL-P Guidebook is a concrete tool to empower educators and learners over Europe to have their say in their future. The Lifelong Learning Platform strongly believes in civil dialogue and in the importance of civil society in contributing to shape the future of learning in Europe.

All you need to understand the decision-making process in the European Union on the topic of Education and Training is right here! The EU policy mechanisms sometimes appear technocratic, in the hands of distant institutions, which are asked to manage macroeconomic policies which benefits are not always immediately clear to the general public. Now the LLLPlatform has updated its iconic guidebook to match 2018 developments and to empower educators and learners over Europe to have their say in their future. The Lifelong Learning Platform strongly believes in civil dialogue and in the importance of civil society in contributing to shape the future of learning in Europe.

Building on LLLP’s annual theme of “The changing nature of evaluation in education and its impact on learners’ wellbeing”, the 11th edition of the LLLWeek addressed the contribution of civil society to rethinking assessment methods in order to better align them with wellbeing. Hosted by MEP Victor Negrescu, the LLLWeek hosted 13 (+2) events, welcomed more than 100 participants and joined forces with more than 10 EU and international organisations to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience!