1. Eurydice overview of education policy developments in Europe following the Paris Declaration of 17 March 2015
Sogol Noorani Education and Youth Policy Analysis
EACEA A7
12 October 2016

2. Eurydice Network and Mission
Providing those responsible for education systems and policies in Europe with European-level analyses and information, which will assist them in their decision making.
38 COUNTRIES
42 NATIONAL UNITS

3. Background
Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education (Paris, 17 March 2015)
Common objectives:
Ensuring that children and young people acquire social, civic and intercultural competences by promoting democratic values and fundamental rights, social inclusion and non-discrimination, as well as active citizenship;
Enhancing critical thinking and media literacy, particularly regarding the use of the internet and social media, so as to develop resistance to all forms of discrimination and indoctrination;
Fostering the education and training of disadvantaged children and young people, by ensuring that our education and training systems address their needs;
Promoting intercultural dialogue through all forms of learning in cooperation with other relevant policies and stakeholders.

4. Background
Eurydice leaflet aims to take stock of education policy developments related to the Declaration's four objectives that have occurred since March 2015 in Europe
Covers members of Eurydice Network
Country examples based on 3 main policy developments
Annex with list national policies

5. Overview of national education policies since March 2015
Polic(ies) implemented
Polic(ies) under discussion
No related policy developments since the Paris Declaration
Data not available
Source: Eurydice

6. Objectives addressed through national education policies since March 2015
Ensuring that children and young people acquire social, civic and intercultural competences
Enhancing critical thinking and media literacy, particu­lar­ly regarding the use of the internet and social media
Fostering the education and training of disadvantaged children and young people
Promoting intercultural dialogue
Polic(ies) implemented
Polic(ies) under discussion
Source: Eurydice

7. Aspects addressed through national education policies since March 2015
Teaching and learning content and student assessment
Student participation within or outside school
Initial teacher education and continuing professional development
Source: Eurydice

8. Education levels targeted by national education policies since March 2015
Pre-primary education
Primary education
Lower secondary education
Upper secondary education
Vocational education & training
Adult education
Higher education
Source: Eurydice

9. Next steps Eurydice report on:
Citizenship Education at School in Europe
The report will examine the aspects of education that contribute to the effective delivery of citizenship education:
Formal curriculum
Assessment and evaluation
School culture and activities in society
Teacher education, continuing professional development and support
New elements introduced in response to the recent challenges Europe is facing
Publication: Autumn 2017