Jerónimo Bernal Lópe

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of the Council of Europe’s Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (RFCDC). Developed in response to rising populism and pressures on democratic values, the framework defines 20 key competences — spanning values, attitudes, skills, knowledge and critical understanding — essential for living in democratic and diverse societies. A decade on, the RFCDC continues to support education systems in fostering active, informed and responsible citizens. At a time when democratic values face increasing challenges, its role in promoting participation, inclusion and critical thinking is more important than ever. 🔗 Read more: coe.int/en/web/education/-/c…

What are the innovative response measures in the context of education for the digital age? Today in Ljubljana, participants are discussing why media and information literacy is key to tackling disinformation and why health and well-being should be prioritised to ensure learners thrive in and outside schools. Some key takeaways from the opening session of "The Way Forward", Closing Conference of the European Year 2025: