Using a novel dataset documenting state‐specific introduction of compulsory courses and instructional time from 1995 to 2018, we analyze their influence on major choice.

Nov 19, 2025 · The Bologna Process Implementation report provides an overview of the latest policy commitments in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and assesses their …

On 18 July 2024, the plenary of the European Parliament confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission by 401 votes. Following the motto ‘Europe has a …

Apr 7, 2025 · In the crafting of a new European higher education policy like the European Universities Initiative, past developments in European higher education have not been …

Jul 25, 2024 · Global crises are driving steady change in universities, according to a European University Association report based on a major international survey, which highlights flexible …

Since 2000, conscious of the importance of Education and Training for their economic and social objectives, EU Member States have begun working together to achieve specific goals in the …

This chapter highlights the persistent national differences in tertiary education participation across Europe, influenced by unique national policy history and reform decisions.

This dataset is linked with German higher education register data to assess whether increased compulsory instruction time and the introduction of compulsory courses affect students’ …

EU policy is designed to support national education systems, facilitate cooperation and address common challenges.

Drawing on documentary reviews and interviews with policy actors in the European Commission and the Council of the European Union, we trace the rise and fall of policy ideas in the new …