Norway changed practice so that all students in upper-secondary education can receive an equipment grant for necessary equipment and school computers. The change covers around 3,000 additional students who combine school and apprenticeship training.
The Swedish Higher Education Authority published its 2026 annual report on the higher education sector. The report highlights strong demand, financial and staffing pressures, and updated statistics for universities and colleges.
DUO opened the June registration process for candidates in designated second-period exams and third-period state exams. The update set operational deadlines for schools managing secondary examination candidates.
A new guide on effective didactics in secondary education was published to support teachers and school teams. The guide translates evidence from cognitive psychology and international literature into practical recommendations for classroom teaching.
The ministry highlighted new school safety resources, including guidance on online behaviour and preparations for the 2026 Week Against Bullying. The materials support schools in prevention, response and team-level policy work.
DUO launched a campaign informing graduating secondary students that their diploma information is available online. Students can view earned diplomas and download a free official digital extract through the national diploma service.
Spain’s education ministry and the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces presented a new guide for municipal education councillors. The guide updates the 2012 edition and provides legal references, guidance and good practices for local education management.
The Ministry of Education and Merit published the 2026 State Exam commission information for the upper-secondary Maturità. The update covered 13,989 examination commissions and 527,607 students.
The Parcoursup 2026 complementary admission phase opened on 11 June 2026. Candidates can make up to ten new choices for higher education programmes that still have places available.
Germany published a federal funding guideline for research projects under the joint federal-state initiative on digital teaching and learning. The guideline is linked to Digital Pact 2.0 and remains valid until 31 December 2032.