The work of the Council of the EU in the field of Education will be rather limited to the first half of 2019, according to the work schedule of the new rotating presidency. No legislative dossiers are on the agenda of the May Education, Youth, Culture and Sport (EJCS) Council, while the work programme of the trio of rotating presidencies merely emphasises the importance of concluding negotiations on the future of the Erasmus+programme.
The EJCS Council on 22 and 23 May is expected to adopt two Council recommendations, one on a comprehensive approach to language teaching and learning and the other on high-quality early childhood care and education systems. A series of conclusions can also be expected on: pathways to skills development, improving the adaptability of young people to the challenges of the future of work, future creative generations, improving the cross-border circulation of European cinematographic works and access to organised sport for people with disabilities. Ministers will also have an opportunity to discuss online misinformation.
For its part, the Trio Presidency emphasises the importance of concluding the work on Erasmus+ and undertakes to pay particular attention to promoting mobility, inclusion and excellence, while contributing to the promotion of European values. (Original version in French by Sophie Petitjean)