CEDEFOP reports that learning experiences have become more personalised and accessible in the past 20 years

CEDEFOP reports that learning experiences have become more personalised and accessible in the past 20 years

In September 2025, CEDEFOP published its report “Lifelong learning in 2000 and 2020, What has changed for the individual citizen?”, which examines the progress made over two decades (2000-2020) in transforming lifelong learning into a reality for individuals in Europe.

Key changes include increased opportunities for personalisation of learning experiences, expansion of quality education and training pathways with improved accessibility, and easier portability of qualifications across countries. 

However, challenges persist. These include fragmented strategies and limited coordination between sectors, implementation hurdles, underuse and underdevelopment of credit systems and quality assurance frameworks, low uptake of validation of non-formal and informal learning, and variations in the recognition of qualifications. 

The report provides policy recommendations to address these challenges, including promoting a cohesive strategy with stronger cross-system stakeholder collaboration, integrating non-formal and informal learning, and strengthening the capacity of institutions and stakeholders to further support their implementation.

CEDEFOP report “Lifelong learning in 2000 and 2020, What has changed for the individual citizen?” available here.