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As a new school year begins and pupils return to classrooms across the EU, the issue of teacher shortages remains critical in several member states.

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Video. How is teacher shortage in the EU impacting the quality of education?

Updated: 11/09/2025 - 17:11 GMT+2

Children across the EU are returning to school en masse. However, schools in several member states report a lack of teachers to fill their schedules.

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