Category Archives: Education & Culture


Every human being has the right to education that corresponds with his capabilities and skills. This enables him to participate in society and to contribute to its life in accordance with his talents.
This fundamental right is affirmed in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
In dialogue with the EU COMECE offers the experience of the Church who runs a wide range of institutions of formal and non-formal education.
Increasing plurality and global migration movements raises the importance of intercultural dialogue in our society. In her contributions to this topic COMECE underlines the importance of «intercultural competence», of tolerance, openness and of mutual respect in a context of different cultures and traditions.
Education & Culture, Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | Reflecting on Europe’s freedom and future: book presentation with Prof. Elmar Nass at the European Parliament

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to join a breakfast event at the European Parliament in Brussels on 29 September 2026, from 8.30 to 9.30 am, for the presentation of Fr. Prof. Elmar Nass’ new book, Europe’s Dream of Freedom. For Unity and Resilience in the Global Clash of Cultures. Registration | Poster At a time of profound … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

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EVENT | International Symposium, 22–23 September 2026: Churches and Religious Heritage in transformation

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to the international symposium “Churches and Religious Heritage in transformation. The potential of sacred spaces as ‘third’ and ‘fourth’ places”, taking place on 22–23 September 2026 at the Secretariat of COMECE at Square de Meeûs 19/1, Ixelles, Brussels. Participation is open to the public. Registration | Programme  The international symposium will explore the … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, EU External Affairs, International Religious Freedom, Migration & Asylum, Policy Areas, Press, Youth policies

News

Young Europeans gather in Belgium for the third edition of the European Summer School

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), in collaboration with the University Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) and the Institute for the Global Common Good (IBCG), successfully concluded the third edition of the European Summer School, held from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the historic Oude Abdij Drongen, near Ghent, Belgium. Photo Gallery Under the theme ‘Rebirth or Irrelevance: Europe’s … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Press release

🎓 OPPORTUNITY | Five full grant scholarships (500€) are still available for the European Summer School (29 June-3 July)

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), in collaboration with the University Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) and the Institute for the Global Common Good (IBCG), will organise the third edition of the European Summer School from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the historic monastery Oude Abdij Drongen, located just outside Ghent, Belgium. Five full support grant scholarships (500€) are … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, EU External Affairs, Migration & Asylum, Policy Areas, Press, Youth policies

News

OPPORTUNITY | European Summer School 2026: Applications now open

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), in collaboration with the University Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) and the Institute for the Global Common Good (IBCG), will organise the third edition of the European Summer School from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the historic monastery Oude Abdij Drongen, located just outside Ghent, Belgium. Info & Application Under the theme “Rebirth … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

WEBINAR | New European Bauhaus Lab – Renovation, transformation and renewal of church buildings and religious heritage in the EU (16 April 2026)

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with the University of Linz and Future for Religious Heritage, invite you to participate in the webinar “New European Bauhaus Lab: Renovation, transformation and renewal of church buildings and religious heritage in the EU”, to be held on Thursday, 16 April 2026 from 16:00 to 18:00 CET. Click here to join the webinar … Continue reading »