Proposal for a regulation on Erasmus+

Key points

The EESC:

• emphasises the need for a clear structure within the Erasmus+ programme, ensuring distinct recognition of Youth, Education and Training, and Sport, each with dedicated actions and definitions;
• calls for a minimum of 15% of the total budget to be allocated to Youth and at least 26.2% to Vocational Education and Training (VET);
• warns against restructuring that could diminish the visibility of key actions, advocating for a ‘support to policy development’ action as a separate component to ‘cooperation among organisations and institutions’ to foster youth participation and democratic engagement;
• underscores the importance of robust monitoring, participatory governance, and safeguarding the unique identity of the European Solidarity Corps, while maintaining accessibility for young people with fewer opportunities;
• urges inclusiveness beyond the EU, continued support for professional mobility, and targeted outreach to disadvantaged groups, particularly NEETs;
• stresses the need to strengthen Erasmus+ socio-economic impact by prioritizing learning mobility, enhancing VET funding, and promoting cooperation between education providers and
• the labor market to drive innovation in skills development.