Agenda of the EU Education Council 7 March 2023

On 7 March, Minister for Schools Lotta Edholm will chair a meeting on education at the Council of the European Union in Brussels. The education ministers will meet to approve Council conclusions on skills and competences for the green transition, and a debate on measures to address teacher shortages is also on the agenda.

“The green transition of society is necessary. Education is crucial to meet the needs for new skills and competencies. The new Council conclusions show the EU’s common objectives in education, skills development and retraining” – Lotta Edholm, Minister for Schools.

Skills and competences for the green transition

Ministers of education will meet in Brussels to approve conclusions on skills and competences for the green transition.

Teachers as the cornerstone of the European Education Area

Touching upon the issue of teacher shortages, ministers will also hold a policy debate on high-quality teachers as the cornerstone of a successful European Education Area.

European Education Area (background information)

Any other business

The European Commission will provide information on its initiative to celebrate the Day of European Authors. The first edition of the Day of European Authors is taking place on 27 March 2023.

Day of European Authors (European Commission)

Meeting information

• Meeting n°3935
• Brussels
• 7 March 2023, 10:00

Preparatory documents

• Provisional agenda
• Provisional list of A items