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Commission welcomes political agreement on Erasmus+
The Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and EU member states on the new Erasmus+ Programme (2021‑2027). Trilogue negotiations have now concluded, pending the final approval of the legal texts by the European Parliament and the Council. Promoting our European Way of Life Vice President Margaritis Schinas said: “Erasmus is Europe's most emblematic programme, the jewel in our crown. The Erasmus generations represent the essence of our European way of Life. Unity in diversity, solidarity, mobility, support for Europe as an area of peace, freedom and opportunities. With today's agreement, we are ready for the next and bigger Erasmus generations.”
Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Commissioner Mariya Gabriel said: “I welcome the political agreement on the new Erasmus+ programme. Erasmus+ is one of our flagship programmes. Over the last three decades, participation in Erasmus+ has boosted the personal, social and professional development of over 10 million people, almost half of them between 2014 and 2020. With almost double the budget for the next programming period, we will now work to reach 10 million more over the next seven years.”
Erasmus+ is one of the most successful initiatives of the EU to date. Since its inception in 1987, the programme has expanded to cover all education and training sectors ranging from early childhood education and care, and school education, to vocational education and training, higher education and adult learning. It has benefitted more than 10 million people. With a dedicated budget of €24.5 billion in current prices and an additional top-up of €1.7bn in 2018 prices, the new programme will not only be more inclusive and innovative but also more digital and greener. You can find the press release here.
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