Quality TE (TE) is essential for quality education as stated in UN SGD4. Evolving societal needs require a re-evaluation of TE, tackling both internal and external challenges. Internally, a truly integrated en integrating perspective is developed as an alternative to fragmented competency-based teacher standards. Externally, GenAI is put forward as a supportive tool that facilitates teachers to focus on core tasks. Six TE-institutions sharing UNESCO principles develop new conceptualizations and