35 511 young people will receive travel vouchers from the Commission to travel around Europe for free, starting already this summer. The Commission announced today the outcome of the latest round of the DiscoverEU programme, which is part of the Erasmus+ programme.
DiscoverEU, as part of the Erasmus+ programme, offers 18-year-old residents of EU Member States and Erasmus+ partner countries the opportunity to travel across Europe and explore its diversity. Voucher holders can discover cultural heritage and history and connect with people from all over the continent.
Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, said: ‘In numerical terms, this application round is the most successful since DiscoverEU joined the Erasmus+ programme in 2021. I am delighted that so many young people have the opportunity to discover Europe and explore its culture and history. The growing enthusiasm of young people, highlighted during the European Year of Youth 2022 and the European Youth Week 2024, is truly inspiring’.
European Commission offers young people 35 500 free DiscoverEU travel vouchers |
Young people benefiting from the voucher will be able to travel alone or in a group of up to five people between 1 July 2024 and 30 September 2025. More than 180,000 young people had signed up for the last round in April 2024. This brings the number of applications to 1.4 million since the scheme was launched in 2018.
DiscoverEU applications can be submitted twice a year, in spring and autumn. Successful applicants are offered a travel voucher for travel predominantly by train. Travellers also receive a European Youth Card which offers discounts on cultural visits, learning activities, sports, local transport, accommodation and food.
Other opportunities are available to participants to reinforce the learning dimension of DiscoverEU, such as training and pre-departure briefings.
More information: DiscoverEU
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