Global Education Strengthens Democracy

In 2025, GENE worked with ministries, agencies and partners across Europe to strengthen the policy foundations of Global Education.

This page presents key system-level impact and strategic developments during the year.

GENE 2025 – Impact & Influence

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2025 at a Glance

  • 40+ Ministries and agencies engaged

  • 23 Countries at Roundtables

  • 3 Peer Review processes

  • 12 EU Member States supporting GE at CODEV

  • 3 Global regions engaged

Strengthening National Systems

Supporting governments to develop policy, funding and coordination structures aligned with the Dublin Declaration remained GENE’s core focus in 2025.

  • Portugal adopted its third National Strategy on Development Education

  • Germany finalised a new Curriculum Framework on Global Perspectives

  • Ireland and Germany progressed through the Peer Review process

  • Slovakia integrated Global Education into its national learning portal

Convening Europe for Policy Dialogue

GENE Roundtables and targeted exchanges enable ministries and agencies to reflect collectively on strategic challenges facing Global Education.

Roundtable 52 – Bratislava
Theme: Hope in Challenging Times
Peer Review launch and youth engagement highlights

Roundtable 53 – Virtual
23 countries participating
Ukraine joined as an observer

A bilateral Czechia–Sweden initiative demonstrated the value of focused peer exchange on curriculum and teacher education.

Research as Policy Infrastructure

Strengthening the evidence base for Global Education policy remained a priority.

  • ANGEL Conference 2025 connected research and policymaking

  • “Leave No One Behind” research advanced inclusive approaches

  • New policy briefs are being developed to support ministries

Shaping the European Policy Environment

In 2025, GENE reinforced recognition of Global Education within European and multilateral policy processes.

  • Presentation to the EU Council Working Party on Development Cooperation

  • Strategic dialogue with the OECD Development Assistance Committee

  • Engagement in broader European sustainability and democracy processes

Partnerships and New Publics

Collaboration with civil society platforms, youth actors and global partners strengthened the reach and relevance of Global Education.

  • Strengthened cooperation with European education and civil society networks

  • Continued promotion of the GENE Youth Award

  • Regional dialogue through Global Critical Friends

Looking Ahead

Preparations are advancing towards the Dublin +5 process in 2027.

Discussions are also underway regarding a 25th anniversary milestone event in 2026.

In a changing geopolitical context, strengthening Global Education systems remains essential for democratic resilience and informed global citizenship.

 

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