Education, Training and Research Expert Commission
The Education, Training and Research Expert Commission gathers delegates from education trade unions and represents workers ranging from primary schools to universities and adult education.
The meetings offer the opportunity for members to share best national practices and discuss possible improvements in the education sphere. The education sector employs 11% of European workers, workers who are a key element of society’s development. The role of teachers, trainers and researchers has rapidly evolved over the years, while education budgets have tended to be reduced. CESI supports high-level initial training for teachers and the possibility to pursue life-long learning (including through mobility). Recognising the role and competences of teachers is crucial to ensuring high quality teaching in Europe. Education and training not only sustains economic development but also contributes to building a culturally open society through active and engaged citizens. CESI rejects a narrow-minded, purely utilitarian view of education. In 2025, the Expert Commission will focus on topics including:
- Advocacy on a new EU Teachers Agenda, including its aspects related to employment, working conditions and investments in education
- Advocacy on a new EU Action Plan on Basic Skills and STEM Education Strategic Plan
- Advocacy on a new EU Roadmap on the future of digital education and training and a review of the Digital Education Action Plan
- Advocacy on European Schools Alliances, strengthened infrastructure for school partnerships, student exchanges and semesters abroad at secondary/high school level
- Advocacy on a new European Strategy for Vocational Education and Training (VET), incl. a follow up to the 2020 Osnabrück Declaration on VET, strengthened Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) and their networks in Europe
CESI voices the need for improved working conditions and an open education system through engagement in the European Education social dialogue committee.
General Secretariat staff in charge of the expert commission
Raluca Radescu
Policy Adviser, CESI General Secretariat
