MEPs on the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) want the next Erasmus programme to be simpler, more predictable and more accessible. The Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) voted on Tuesday in favour of amending the European Commission’s proposal for the Erasmus programme for the period 2028–2034. With around 17 million participants since its […]
Travel grants – DiscoverEU
DiscoverEU is an Erasmus initiative that offers 18-year-olds the opportunity to travel around Europe, discover its diversity and learn about its cultural heritage and history. Requirements: You must have been born between 1 January and 31 December 2008. Be a citizen or legal resident of the EU, third countries associated with the Erasmus programme: Iceland, […]
The Commission is proposing new measures to tackle poverty and improve the lives of people with disabilities
The European Commission has presented an ambitious social plan aimed at helping to eradicate poverty and promote the rights of people with disabilities across the EU. The package includes thefirst European strategy against poverty—the Commission’s plan to help eradicate poverty in the EU by 2050—; a proposal for a Council Recommendation oncombating housing exclusion; and […]
Commissioner Kos visits Armenia to strengthen the EU’s partnership with Armenia
On Thursday and Friday, the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, will be in Armenia to further strengthen cooperation between the EU and Armenia and to boost regional connectivity. On Thursday, in Yerevan, Commissioner Kos will meet with the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. Discussions will focus on preparations for the upcoming EU-Armenia Summit, as […]
Disability strategy: EP calls for greater efforts in employment, housing and healthcare
The EP wants ambitious measures to ensure access for people with disabilities to the labour market, social protection, education, healthcare, housing and digital services. In a resolution adopted on Thursday by 490 votes to 9, with 109 abstentions, MEPs call for an effective strategy for 2025-2030 that includes concrete measures and legal instruments to address […]
Participation – #BeActive Awards
The #BeActive EU Sport Awards celebrate the people and projects making a real difference for sport and physical activity across Europe. This initiative builds on the success of previous BeActive and BeInclusive awards, expanding into five exciting categories. The awards highlight top sporting initiatives and give Europeans inspiring role models. Winners are selected in these […]
Volunteering – Growing Together: Volunteer in a Kindergarten – Hungary
Bring your passion and make a real difference in early childhood education with “Growing Together”, a European Solidarity Corps project inviting young people to volunteer in kindergartens, fostering development, inclusion, and intercultural connections. For 10.5 months, starting September 1st, you’ll join a kindergarten, engage in daily activities, help organise events, and promote values of solidarity […]
Participation – European Rural Youth Summit – Slovakia
Join the third edition of the European Rural Youth Summit [ERYS], where we continue our mission to develop the rural youth ecosystem in Europe under the theme “Together for Today”, with a focus on rural youth wellbeing and intercultural dialogue. The main goal of the summit is to empower rural youth across Europe by promoting […]
Internships – EU-FRA Traineeships – Austria
The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) offers paid traineeships for a period of ten months from 1 October to 31 July 2026. The Internships scheme aims at providing trainees with work experience in the administration of co-operation in the field of fundamental rights at the European level. Eligibility criteria: nationals from EU Member States, EEA […]