EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19 / Development

MEPs and UNICEF say EU should do more to mitigate impact of pandemic on children’s education

Brussels, 07/09/2021 (Agence Europe)

MEPs from the European Parliament’s Committees on Human Rights (DROI) and on Development (DEVE) discussed, on Tuesday 7 September ways in which the European Union can step up its efforts to promote the UN goal of education for all and mitigate the worrying impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children’s education around the world. A future initiative report will be prepared.

Ensuring quality and inclusive education for all is one of the SDGs and a priority for the DEVE committee, stressed...