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| Erasmus+ (2021–2027) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Erasmus+ (2021–2027) |
| Caption | European Union mobility and cooperation programme |
| Established | 2021 |
| Budget | €26.2 billion |
| Area | European Union and partner countries |
Erasmus+ (2021–2027) is a European Union European Commission programme for funding mobility, cooperation, and policy reform across European Union member states and partner countries. Built as a successor to the Erasmus Programme and linked to initiatives such as the European Higher Education Area, the programme aims to support learning mobility across Universities of Europe, Vocational Education and Training providers, and civil society actors like European Youth Forum and Council of Europe. It aligns with strategic frameworks including the European Green Deal, the Digital Europe Programme, and the European Research Area.
Originating from the original Erasmus Programme launched in 1987, the 2021–2027 iteration was developed amid negotiations involving the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission. It responds to policy priorities set by figures and bodies such as Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel, and the European Council. Objectives include increasing participation comparable to targets set in the Europe 2020 strategy, promoting inclusion in contexts associated with European Social Fund Plus priorities, and supporting digital and green transitions promoted in the Paris Agreement framework. The programme further intersects with instruments like the European Solidarity Corps and cross-border initiatives such as the Schengen Area mobility principles.
The 2021–2027 programme consolidated previous strands under a single legal basis negotiated between the European Parliament Committee on Culture and Education, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC). Funded through the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021–2027, the allocated envelope of approximately €26.2 billion sits alongside complements from the European Regional Development Fund and national co-financing by member states including Germany, France, and Poland. Budgetary oversight involves the European Court of Auditors and reporting to committees such as the Committee on Budgets of the European Parliament. Financial instruments and procurement draw on rules from the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the Union.
Key Actions mirror prior cycles with updates: higher education mobility aligns with standards from the Bologna Process and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, vocational training mobilities link to stakeholders like the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), school exchanges involve networks such as eTwinning, and adult education partnerships engage providers including the European Association for the Education of Adults. Youth actions reflect cooperation with the European Youth Forum and support for non-formal learning frameworks exemplified by the Council of Europe Youth Sector. Strategic partnerships, capacity-building projects, and Jean Monnet actions connect to institutions like the European University Institute and policy dialogues associated with the European Commission's Joint Research Centre.
Participating entities include higher education institutions like University of Oxford, Sorbonne University, and University of Bologna, vocational schools associated with Deutsche Berufsschule networks, and non-governmental organisations such as European Civic Forum. Eligibility criteria are governed by agreements between the European Commission and national agencies in countries including Iceland, Turkey, and North Macedonia. Individual beneficiaries can include students, trainees, staff, volunteers, and youth workers from affiliations with bodies such as European Students' Union and Youthpass certification frameworks. National agencies implement selection procedures consistent with rules set by the European Commission Directorate-General for Budget.
Implementation relies on a decentralised model combining the European Commission centrally with national agencies in member states such as the French National Agency for Erasmus+ and the British Council in partner roles. Governance structures include steering committees involving the European Parliament Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee of the Regions, and stakeholders like the European Trade Union Confederation. Monitoring and audit functions involve the European Court of Auditors and national audit offices. Legal and administrative frameworks are informed by instruments like the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and regulations negotiated by the Council of the European Union.
Impact assessment draws on methodologies used by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and evaluation frameworks from the European Commission Evaluation Unit. Reports consider mobility outcomes linked to institutions such as European University Alliance members and labour-market indicators tracked by Eurostat. Monitoring uses data standards comparable to the Erasmus Student Network databases and evaluations that reference studies from the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop). Longitudinal research collaborates with universities including KU Leuven and University of Barcelona to measure employability, language acquisition, and civic engagement metrics.
Critiques have addressed access and equity concerns raised by groups like the European Disability Forum and debated in forums such as the European Parliament debates. Other challenges involve budgetary sufficiency debated by the Committee on Budgets, administrative burdens flagged by national agencies in Spain and Italy, and geopolitical constraints affecting partner country participation including relations with Russia and Belarus. Quality assurance and recognition obstacles intersect with initiatives such as the European Qualifications Framework and debates involving the European Court of Justice in matters of legal interpretation.
Category:European Union programmes Category:International education Category:Mobility programs