France published limiting literary programmes for the cultural and linguistic deepening course in the French International Baccalaureate. The programmes apply by language and by baccalaureate session, including 2027, 2028, and 2029 depending on the language.
France issued guidance for 2026 on strengthening second-generation local educational projects, known as PEdT, to improve continuity between school, extracurricular, and holiday-time education. The note emphasizes structured childcare settings, local coordination, inclusion, and quality improvement.
A national expert conference under the Pact for Vocational Schools produced inputs for developing vocational schools in response to digitalization and artificial intelligence. The recommendations are expected to be consolidated and discussed in September 2026.
The federal government, the states and DIPF presented the 2026 national education report, Education in Germany 2026. The report identifies equal opportunity and skilled-labor security as central education policy challenges.
The annual Dimension Digitalization conference was held in Berlin under the theme Healthy. Digital. Learning. It focused on media competence, child well-being and digital resilience in schools.
The Conference of Education Ministers responded to the recommendations of the independent expert commission on child and youth protection in the digital world. Education ministers emphasized a balanced approach combining protection, empowerment and participation.
Skills England published its first Annual Skills Report, setting out priority labour-market pressures and actions to make apprenticeships and technical education more responsive to employer demand in England.
The government announced enrichment benchmarks for schools and colleges and a £132.5 million Every Child Can programme to widen access to activities such as arts, sport, nature, civic engagement and life skills.
The Department for Education announced more than £8 million a year for early years safeguarding, including 3,000 additional unannounced Ofsted nursery visits, stronger checks and faster action.
The government announced plans for a new deal for young people, including a stronger focus on youth apprenticeships and action against poor-quality university courses.