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The Bologna Declaration marked the launch of the Bologna Process, which led to the formation of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) in 2010. The process now brings together 47 European countries in a common effort to make their higher education systems compatible and comparable. Participants face the challenge of making different systems more easily recognisable whilst respecting academic freedom and autonomy, as well as cultural and linguistic diversity.

The purpose of this note is to provide Members of the Committee on Culture and Education with an update on the achievements of EU Member States towards the implementation of the Bologna Process. This is an initiative for the modernisation and reform of the higher education sector in Europe, involving 46 countries, leading to the creation of a European Higher Education Area by 2010.