Erasmus+ is the EU Programme in the fields of education, training, youth, and sport for the period 2014-2020. It aims to address socio-economic changes and the key challenges facing Europe by promoting education, training, youth development, and sports.
One of the primary objectives of Erasmus+ is to combat the high levels of unemployment, especially among young people. Many individuals leave school early, putting them at a greater risk of unemployment and social exclusion. This risk also applies to adults with low skills. Additionally, technological advancements require the effective utilization of skills and knowledge to enhance the competitiveness of EU businesses.
Erasmus+ seeks to foster cohesive and inclusive societies where citizens actively participate in democratic life. Education and youth work play a crucial role in preventing violent radicalization, promoting European values, facilitating social integration, and fostering intercultural understanding. The program also aims to support the inclusion of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including newly arrived migrants.
Another challenge is the development of social capital among young people and empowering them to participate actively in society. The Lisbon Treaty encourages youth participation in democratic life in Europe. Furthermore, there is a need to provide training and cooperation opportunities for youth organizations and workers to enhance their professionalism and promote the European dimension of youth work.
Effective education and training systems, as well as youth policies, can address these challenges by equipping individuals with the necessary skills for the labor market while enabling their active engagement in society and personal fulfillment. Reforms in education, training, and youth sectors, supported by evidence-based policies, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement, can contribute to progress in these areas.
The Erasmus+ Programme supports the efficient utilization of Europe’s talent and social assets in lifelong learning, encompassing formal, non-formal, and informal learning across education, training, and youth fields. The Program also promotes cooperation and mobility with Partner Countries, particularly in higher education and youth domains.
In line with the Lisbon Treaty, Erasmus+ also supports sport activities by fostering cooperation among sports bodies. The Program facilitates the creation and development of European networks, enabling cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the transfer of expertise in various areas related to sports and physical activity. This collaboration contributes to unlocking Europe’s human capital potential and reducing the social and economic costs of physical inactivity.
Investing in knowledge, skills, and competences through Erasmus+ benefits individuals, institutions, organizations, and society as a whole. It promotes growth, equity, prosperity, and social inclusion in Europe and beyond.
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