“Erasmus+ is the European Union's programme to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe.”
(European Commission)
Erasmus+ is a flagship initiative of the European Union (EU) aimed at promoting mobility, cooperation, and exchange in the fields of education, training, youth, and sport. Launched in 2014, Erasmus+ builds upon the successes of previous EU programs.
Objectives of the Erasmus+ Programme
General Objective
“The general objective of the Programme is to support, through lifelong learning, the educational, professional, and personal development of people in education, training, youth, and sport, in Europe and beyond. This contributes to sustainable growth, quality jobs, social cohesion, innovation, and strengthening European identity and active citizenship.
As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building the European Education Area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training with its underlying sectoral agendas. In addition, it is key in advancing youth policy cooperation under the European Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.”
(European Commission)
Specific Objectives
The Programme has the following specific objectives:
Education and Training:
To promote learning mobility of individuals and groups, as well as cooperation, quality, inclusion, equity, excellence, creativity, and innovation at the level of organizations and policies in the field of education and training.Youth:
To promote non-formal and informal learning mobility and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, quality, inclusion, creativity, and innovation at the level of organizations and policies in the field of youth.Sport:
To promote learning mobility of sport staff, as well as cooperation, quality, inclusion, creativity, and innovation at the level of sport organizations and sport policies.
(European Commission, 2024)
Key Actions of Erasmus+
Through its Key Actions (1, 2, & 3) initiatives, Erasmus+ serves as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. By facilitating mobility opportunities and fostering partnerships, the program empowers youth workers, young people, educators, and organizations to:
- Embrace diversity.
- Drive innovation.
- Shape a brighter future together.
As we navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing world, Erasmus+ remains a beacon of hope, solidarity, and opportunity. It enriches lives, strengthens communities, and fosters a more connected and inclusive Europe and beyond.
