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Multiperspectivity in remembrance and history education for democratic citizenship

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Parliamentary Assembly
Session
2025 - First part-session

Summary

The Parliamentary Assembly's Recommendation 2290 emphasizes the importance of multiperspectivity in history education as a means to foster democratic citizenship and promote pluralism. It highlights that teaching history through diverse perspectives can aid in peace and reconciliation, equipping young people with the skills to engage in discussions about complex historical events. The Assembly calls for the integration of education for democratic citizenship into school curricula at all levels and encourages partnerships between formal and non-formal education. It recommends that the Committee of Ministers support initiatives related to history education, enhance collaboration across cultural and educational sectors, and assist member States in aligning their education policies with the Council of Europe's principles for history education.

Voting results

110 in favor 7 against 3 abstentions