The Hope Manifesto
EuroClio and the House of European History are proud to share that the History and Hope conference also helped launch the Hope Manifesto. Several activities, exhibits integral to the event, and the active participation of all those joining contributed to its creation. The result is more than just a document - it’s rather a compass for all (history) educators who wish to align with the hopes and needs of the profession and learners.
250 educators. One collective voice.
At the 2026 EuroClio Annual Conference, History and Hope: Learning for Change, the EuroClio and the House of European History invited participants to co-create a European Hope Manifesto: a collective statement on the role of history and civic education in shaping democratic futures through the lens of hope.
This is a bottom-up declaration.
It was written by the educators from all over Europe and beyond, during the event.
This public statement concluded the conference with a symbolic handover to European Parliament decision-makers.
The real work begins now. Please help us share the Hope Manifesto and explore how you can implement its guidance in practice.
Every Participant Contributed
All conference participants helped shape the Manifesto.
Each day, by sharing associations on the (at that time) physical Wall of Hope and through a dedicated conference app, conference participants reflected on hope and the realities of teaching history and civic education today. Their responses are directly forming the living material of the Hope Manifesto.
The Editorial Committee of the Manifesto of Hope
An Editorial Committee of teachers worked alongside specialists in collective intelligence. This group:
Synthesised contributions gathered throughout the conference,
Safeguarded diversity of perspectives and contexts,
Ensured the Manifesto reflects diverse perspectives and contexts,
Shaped the final text presented at the closing plenary.
The resulting Hope Manifesto was exclusively and carefully assembled from the rich contributions of those who work in the field and experience the real needs teachers and learners face each day.
The Manifesto Explores:
How hope is currently perceived in society and how this may impact classroom settings.
What hope means within the professional identity of history and civic education teachers.
How hope can become both a subject of reflection and a meaningful dimension of history teaching practice.
EuroClio’s Annual Conferences
EuroClio is thankful to our amazing partners at the House of European History, who helped us organise this truly unique event, powerful in practice and symbolic on many levels: from the topics, words and deeds taking place at the heart of Europe’s democratic decision making; through the networking that is already inspiring new collaborations; to the astounding process of creating and handing over the Hope Manifesto.
We are already preparing for next year. As always, the upcoming event will be different and unique in its own way. Are you interested in joining? You can find the latest information by clicking the button below.