This paper will deals with the teachers in Europe and their situation. It covers this topic by examining what can be described as an increased interest in teachers in Europe. This increased interest can be related to three major issues which will be examined. The first issue could be referred to as a new understanding of the importance of the teaching profession. The second issue is related to the demand and supply of teachers. The third issue is about to which extent teachers are prepared for teaching in the 21st century. In addition to these three issues the paper will end with some observations about how teachers themselves influence education policy.