Media advisory – Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council of 17-18 May 2021
Indicative programme
Monday 17 May
from 08.30
Arrivals (live streaming)
+/- 09.00
Doorstep by Manuel Heitor, Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal
+/- 09.35
Doorstep by Tiago Brandão Rodrigues, Minister of Education of Portugal
+/- 10.00
Beginning of the meeting of Education ministers
– Adoption of the agenda
– Adoption of non-legislative A items
– Conclusions on equity and inclusion in education and training in order to promote educational success for all
– Conclusions on the European Universities initiative – Bridging higher education, research, innovation and society: Paving the way for a new dimension in European higher education
– Evolving scenarios for the transformation of EU Higher Education – Policy debate (+/- 10.40 public session)
– Any other business
At the end of the meeting (+/- 12.40) press conference in live streaming.
+/- 15.00
Beginning of the meeting of ministers responsible for youth
– Conclusions on strengthening multi-level governance when promoting the participation of young people in decision-making processes
– A rights-based approach to youth policies: The drive for commitment in the future? – Policy debate (+/- 15.30 public session)
– Any other business
At the end of the meeting (+/- 18.00) press conference in live streaming.
Tuesday 18 May
time to be confirmed
Arrivals (live streaming)
+/- 09.00
Doorstep by Graça Fonseca, Minister of Culture of Portugal
+/- 10.00
Beginning of the meeting of ministers responsible for culture
– Conclusions on the recovery, resilience and sustainability of the cultural and creative sectors
– Conclusions on “Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade: An Action Plan to Support Recovery and Transformation”-
– Diversification of funding sources and mechanisms for the safeguarding and protection of European cultural heritage – Policy debate (+/- 10.30 public session)
– Any other business (public session)
At the end of the meeting (+/- 13.00) press conference in live streaming.
+/- 15.00
Beginning of the meeting of ministers responsible for sport
– Conclusions on sport innovation
– Sport diplomacy: Promoting Europe’s Interests and Values in the World – Policy debate (+/- 15.20 public session)
– Any other business (public session)
At the end of the meeting (+/- 18.00) press conference in live streaming.
Arrangements for the press conferences
Please note that there will be no physical press conferences. EU accredited journalists will be able to ask questions remotely using this link.
Journalists who already registered for previous Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council press conferences do not need to register again.
– Deadline: Monday, 17 May 2021, 11.40
Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants approximately half an hour after the deadline.