QUEST acknowledges the European Commission’s efforts to integrate anti-racism education and implement intersectional approaches. However, the strategy largely prioritises vague notions of diversity and inclusion over structural transformation, failing to confront the embedded systems of racism within policies, curricula, and institutions. By focusing on “basic skills,” “citizenship,” and market-oriented outcomes, the strategy risks shaping children and youth into economically productive and socially docile subjects rather than promoting equitable participation.
