June 2026 Education Changes
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Framework Plans Were Submitted for Germany’s New Nationwide Nursing Assistance Training (Germany, June 2026)
The expert commission under the Nursing Professions Act submitted the framework curriculum and framework training plan for the new nationwide nursing assistance qualification to the education-family ministry and the health ministry. The new paid training pathway starts on 1 January 2027.
Science Ministers Adopted Key Points for an Innovation Freedom Act (Germany, June 2026)
The Conference of Science Ministers adopted a key points paper on the planned federal Innovation Freedom Act. The states called for reduced bureaucracy, faster procedures and more legal certainty for universities, research institutions and transfer activities.
Science Ministers Adopted a Position Paper to Strengthen Security Research (Germany, June 2026)
The Conference of Science Ministers adopted a position paper calling for stronger security research in Germany. The paper frames security research as a task for universities, university hospitals and non-university research institutions while maintaining academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
Education Ministers Backed a Coordinated Approach to Child and Youth Protection in the Digital World (Germany, June 2026)
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.
States Held National Digital Education Conference on Healthy Digital Learning (Germany, June 2026)
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.
Germany Published the 2026 National Education Report (Germany, June 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.
Education Ministers Updated Recommendations on Historical-Political Education (Germany, June 2026)
The Conference of Education Ministers adopted a comprehensively updated recommendation on remembrance culture as a subject of historical-political education in schools. The update responds to antisemitism, disinformation, digital media and artificial intelligence.
Education Ministers Adopted a Joint Declaration on Social Media in Schools (Germany, June 2026)
The Conference of Education Ministers adopted a joint declaration on the use and risks of social media in the school context. The declaration is built around the principles of raising awareness, strengthening competence and protecting children and young people.
Germany Advanced Recommendations for Vocational Schools in the AI Era (Germany, June 2026)
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.
Education Ministers Adopted an Olympic Declaration Emphasizing School Sport (Germany, June 2026)
The Conference of Education Ministers adopted a joint declaration supporting a German bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games and highlighted the educational role of sport, play and movement in schools.
Germany Published a Federal Funding Guideline for Digital Teaching and Learning Research (Germany, June 2026)
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.