Committee on Culture and Education

On 11 November 2025, young people will be at the centre of an exchange of ideas on the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027. A space where the voice of young people arrives where it belongs: at the heart of Europe, at the centre of decision-making.

On 5 November, the CULT Committee held a hearing that will look at whether a European Degree can improve cooperation between European universities and remove some of the obstacles faced by the European Universities Alliances that have formed thanks to a flagship initiative of the European Education Area.

As part of the European Gender Equality Week (EGEW), the Committee on Culture and Education had an exchange of views on 5 November. The discussion will focus on policy measures in education, training and lifelong learning that foster a successful transition from education to employment by addressing the gendered aspects of the skills gaps in the EU.

During the upcoming CULT Committee meeting on 5 November, the winners of the 2025 European Charlemagne Youth Prize have been presented. The prize jointly organised by the European Parliament and the international Charlemagne Prize foundation in Aachen, celebrates youth-led projects that promote European cooperation, mutual understanding, and the development of a shared European identity.

During the CULT Committee meeting of 5 November, MEP Sandro Ruotolo presented the main points of his draft report on the impact of social media and the online environment on young people. The Report will be voted in April 2026.

On 5 November, the CULT Committee presented a report on the activities of the Working Group on the AI Act implementation and enforcement, providing an overview of their recent developments and ongoing initiatives.

On 20 October 2025, the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) held an exchange of views with Commissioner Micallef on the new AgoraEU programme for the period 2028–2034. AgoraEU aims to promote cultural and linguistic diversity and heritage, enhance the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors, and safeguard artistic and media freedom.

On 20 October 2025, the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) held a structured dialogue with Commissioner Virkkunen on the audiovisual and media policy aspects within her portfolio. The discussion focused in particular on the implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), the preparation process for its mid-term revision, and the implementation of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA).