EARLALL Welcomes New Presidency and Board, Strengthening Regional Collaboration for Lifelong Learning
18/11/2024
Barcelona, 18 November 2024 – The European Association of Regional & Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning (EARLALL) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Presidency, now held by the Region Västra Götaland, and a newly elected Board of Directors composed of representatives from the Basque Country, Tuscany, Baden-Württemberg, Catalonia, and Varaždin County. This election took place during EARLALL’s Annual General Meeting, hosted by the Region of Catalonia in Barcelona on 13 November 2024.
Madeleine Jonsson, Region Västra Götaland, President of the Environment and Regional Development Committee, on behalf of the Presidency, said “I am both proud and thrilled that the Region of Västra Götaland is taking over the presidency of the EARLALL network. As an industrial region, we work intensely with policies to support the green transition. Up-skilling and re-skilling of the workforce is key to ensure the green transition and by working together with other regions and partners within EARLALL we can scale up this work even further. We want to continue the great work done by the former presidency, the Basque Country, to enhance knowledge sharing and European cooperation on lifelong learning.”
EARLALL network would like to extend its gratitude to the Basque Country, which has led EARLALL with dedication as the outgoing Presidency since 2015, helping to further the Association’s mission to enhance lifelong learning opportunities across European regions.
Inge Gorostiaga Luzarraga, Director of Technology and Advanced Learning said “As we come to the close of the Basque Country’s presidency of EARLALL, it is with a sense of gratitude and pride that we reflect on the journey we have undertaken together since 2015. We are confident that EARLALL is stronger, more agile, and better positioned to continue its mission. Our presidency has been marked by a strengthened collaboration with key EU institutions and international organizations, including the Committee of the Regions, UNESCO, and the OECD, and European networks. We are proud of all that we have achieved together, and we look forward to supporting the next chapter of EARLALL’s journey as a vital actor in Europe’s skills and education ecosystem“
In addition to the election, EARLALL officially welcomed Castilla y León (Spain) as a full member, along with two new associate members: talent.brussels (Belgium) and JCMM (Czech Republic). These new members further diversify and strengthen the network’s capacity to advance regional lifelong learning strategies in alignment with EU policy priorities.
About EARLALL
Founded in 2001, EARLALL is a Brussels-based network of regional and local authorities collaborating to shape EU policy-making and engage in impactful lifelong learning projects. The Association leverages the unique strengths of each member region, fostering cross-regional partnerships, building collaborations, and ensuring a swift, open exchange of expertise and best practices.
With a mission rooted in trust and confidence, EARLALL supports regions in developing and implementing lifelong learning strategies that meet the needs of their communities, given their unique position in direct contact with educational institutions, the business environment, and citizens.
By continually evolving to include new members and perspectives, EARLALL remains a dedicated advocate for lifelong learning at all stages of life, supporting the development of inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking education policies.
