Navigating the future - The role of geopolitics in shaping the education and skills of the next generation

21st century education systems must be designed to be capable of managing uncertain futures. This policy brief looks towards the EU's future and makes arguments for the integration of education into its external policies. It calls for strategic investment into education and its leveraging for diplomacy, as well as global collaboration on the issue in order to address inequalities. Prioritising education and skills development is a strategic decision for a more prosperous, equitable and resilient future.