The EU long-term budget 2028-34 and Erasmus+ A call for matching the funding with policy priorities

Annually, over half a million students participate in the Erasmus+ mobility opportunities. The demand for Europe’s most celebrated programme for education, training, youth and sport is only likely to grow given the recognition of its value in international cooperation, employment, and connecting people across cultures. Yet the numbers in the European Commission's proposal to increase the budget by 50% do not reflect a true picture.