Competence Frameworks in the European Education Area: A Scoping Review of actual EU Competence Frameworks

Introduction Competence development is a core objective of the European Union’s education strategy. As part of establishing the European Education Area (EEA), the EU has developed several frameworks to promote transversal competences such as digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. This scoping review systematically investigates current EU-wide competence frameworks to analyze their conceptual basis, fields of application, and suitability for adult learning. Material and Methods Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, the review included documents published since 2005 by EU institutions or closely affili…