New Council conclusions have been published today in the EU Official Journal, setting out a common vision for the role of teachers in the age of artificial intelligence, emphasising that AI should support, not replace, educators and that human judgment must remain central to teaching and learning.
The conclusions, published on 26 May 2026, recognise AI as a key driver of Europe’s competitiveness and digital transformation, with growing implications for classrooms, teaching methods, assessment practices and school administration. The Council highlighted AI’s potential to improve personalised learning, foster inclusion, expand access to education in rural and disadvantaged areas, support learners with disabilities, enhance language