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World-class experts, including neuroscientists, business leaders, and activists, gathered in the historic interiors of the Palace of the Commonwealth to discuss the future of European society. The fourth edition of the international “Literacy for Democracy” conference delivered a clear message. Literacy is not just a cultural matter. It is a critical survival factor for democracy, […]

EURead is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), dedicated this year to a theme at the heart of our mission and work across Europe: The Right to Read. This year we will be meeting in Stockholm, Sweden as our AGM is being hosted by the Bonnier Family Foundation and co-hosted by the […]

17-09-2025 [PRESS RELEASE] An open invitation to celebrate the European Authors Day. “Be the change you want to see in the world” – this is the call for everyone to join in a shared celebration of reading and human creativity. The special multilingual website www.readforreal.eu is inviting authors, bookstores and publishers, schools and kindergartens, libraries […]

The state of the European Union has recently been the subject of critical and in-depth analysis by Mario Draghi, former President of the European Central Bank and one of Europe’s foremost economic thinkers. His report, The Future of European Competitiveness, has informed the European Commission’s strategic direction for its new mandate and serves as the foundation […]

This year’s European Authors Day will offer celebrations across Europe thanks to the collaboration of an international consortium of seven partners from five countries supported by Creative Europe. The consortium, led by the Universal Reading Foundation from Poland, with partners including the National Library of Poland, Stiftung Lesen from Germany, CICLIC, the French public agency […]

EURead celebrated its 25th anniversary with a vibrant gathering of its members, alongside participants from the Global Network for Early Years Bookgifting and the Researchers Network. The event brought together people from five continents to discuss reading promotion from multiple perspectives over three days in Brussels. Iedereen Leest hosted this year’s event. Its bookgifting programme, […]

EURead, Europe’s leading network for reading and literacy promotion, will mark its 25th anniversary with a landmark Open Forum in Brussels. This high-level event will convene policymakers, innovators, researchers, educators, cultural leaders, advocates for social cohesion, and members of the public to examine the essential role of reading in fostering a more competitive, innovative, and […]

We live in turbulent times, facing challenges that affect our well-being, the economy, sustainability, and democracy. As uncertainty grows, so does the need for solutions that can strengthen societies and empower individuals. Reading promoters understand this reality—and they believe that reading holds the key to addressing many of these pressing issues. That’s why, at this […]

As we step into 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the past year—a year of collaboration, new initiatives, and milestones for EURead and its members. From impactful events to bold statements on the future of literacy, 2024 reminded us of the power of reading to shape lives and communities. Literacy and Democracy: A […]