ERASMUS+

The Erasmus+ programme entered into force on 1 January 2014 and replaced the existing programmes: ‘Lifelong Learning’ (and its sectoral programmes – Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius and Grundtvig), the Jean Monnet action, the Youth in Action programme and five other programmes (including Erasmus Mundus and Tempus). For the first time in the history of EU education programmes, sport-related initiatives are also to be supported. The Erasmus+ programme offers financial support for institutions and organisations working in the fields of education and training, youth and sports in Europe. Addressing the challenges outlined by European policy documents (in particular the Europe 2020 strategy), the programme aims to contribute to the development of its participants’ skills and employability, as well as to the modernisation of education, training and youth support systems.

Erasmus Policy Statement