Application to associate willing non-EU European countries with Erasmus+
The European Youth Forum and our member organisations acknowledge the importance of the Erasmus+ programme. We firmly believe that the programme strengthens our European identity and our shared values.
Therefore, the General Assembly of the European Youth Forum approved a motion calling the European Union to support the re-association of Switzerland to the Erasmus+ programme and ensure that all European countries are granted access to the programme regardless of whether they are EU member states, provided they abide by the principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
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Addressing linguistic discrimination in youth international mobility and participation
Language barriers limit young people's, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, access to rights, public life, and international opportunities. This motion promotes equality by combating language discrimination, fostering inclusion, and affirming that European integration must respect all cultures and languages equally.
Non-EU European countries' inclusion in Erasmus+
As youth organisations, we highly appreciate the Erasmus+ programme. However, currently, many countries in Europe that share these principles do not fully benefit from the opportunities offered by Erasmus+.
The future is Erasmus: more funding for Erasmus+
The mid-term review of the current Erasmus+ Programme (2021-2027) set to be published in July 2025, provides a critical opportunity to reflect on the programme’s successes and challenges while preparing for the next phase. In light of this, the European Youth Forum and its members must actively campaign for a significantly increased budget for Erasmus+ under the next MFF.