Council Recommendation of 22 May 2018 on promoting common values, inclusive education, and the European dimension of teaching

The Council Recommendation on Common values, Inclusive Education, and the European Dimension of Teaching was proposed by the Commission on 17 January 2018 and adopted by the Council on 22 May 2018. Its goal is to strengthen national democracies and bolster our Union. It is also aimed at strengthening social cohesion in order to fight the rise of populism, xenophobia, radicalisation, divisive nationalism and the spreading of fake news. Four objectives form the core of the recommendation: Promote common values at all levels of education; Foster more inclusive education; Encourage a European dimension of teaching, without prejudice to the national prerogatives in this realm; Support teachers and teaching.