If you are interested in discovering the latest decisions of the European Parliament regarding the funding of Erasmus+ projects, read on! The 2024 annual work programme is available online, explaining the criteria for dividing the budget between the various youth mobility projects.

The document is available for download in the pdf version and you can find the version in French, German and English.

General Overview

The introduction to the document specifies the general overview of the Erasmus+ programme:

“The Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European Education Area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training towards the European Education Area and beyond, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport. The programme also offers a strong international dimension contributing to a stronger voice for Europe in the world.”

The goals of the programme

The work programme also explain the objectives that the programme aims to achieve through youth mobility projects:

1. The learning mobility of individuals and groups, and cooperation, quality, inclusion and equity, excellence, creativity, and innovation.
2. Non-formal and informal learning mobility and active participation among young people.
3. The learning mobility of sport staff, and cooperation, quality, inclusion, creativity and innovation.

Then you can find the grants, procurements and other actions concerning the various mobility programmes and for each chapter the various field in which Erasmus+ operates.

In addition to budgets, for each program you can find a description of the various activities and objectives set for each sector.

The field that compete Erasmus+:

• Education and training
• Youth
• Sport

How to read the programme

If you are interested in learning more about this topic, we suggest you download the agenda from the official website.

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Erasmus+ is a program funded by the European Union (EU) that provides opportunities for education, training, and youth development. As part of the Erasmus+ Visual Identity requirements, beneficiaries need to follow specific steps. This article provides an overview of the visual identity and logos for Erasmus+ to help ensure that beneficiaries and external organisations produce promotional materials that comply with the guidelines.

EU Flag and Acknowledgement of Support

The European Union emblem (flag) must be used, and the name of the European Union displayed in full. Moreover, for projects funded by the Erasmus+ programme alone, the preferred option is to write “Co-funded by” or “With the support of,” followed by “the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union” next to the EU flag. Here’s an example:

For projects funded by Erasmus+ ERASMUS MUNDUS and JEAN MONNET ACTIVITIES, the same format is recommended with the mention: With the support of + [programme name] of the European Union. An example follows:

Guidelines on Studies and Publications

For publications and studies produced by external organisations with support from the European Commission, a disclaimer must be added to the inner pages stating that: “The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.“

You can find the related resources by visiting the EACEA website. You can also download the Erasmus+ Graphic Design User Guide and logo from the DG EAC website.

Conclusion

Adhering to the Erasmus+ Visual Identity guidelines is essential for beneficiaries of EU funding. It ensures consistency and proper use of the EU emblem while acknowledging the support received from the European Union. 

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ID Talks, in collaboration with the Mental Health in Youth Work project, announces 2023 as the “Year of Mental Health” with two editions: “Understanding Mental Health” in the spring and “Discovering Mental Health Practices” in the autumn.

The ID Talks series consists of five individual online workshops, each lasting up to 90 minutes, featuring inspiring guest speakers and thought-provoking discussions. ID Talks focuses on mental health to promote inclusion & well-being for young people.

Let’s take a closer look at ID Talks now!

The Spring 2023 Edition

Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of European Youth Goals and the EU Youth Strategy, but a growing number of young people are expressing concern over the prevalence of mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression. The ‘Mental Health in Youth Work’ project, in partnership with SALTO Inclusion & Diversity Resources Centre, aims to raise awareness and develop mental health literacy and competences in youth workers.

ID Talks Spring 2023 offers 5 online workshops on youth mental health & well-being to improve understanding of the connection with quality youth work.

ID Talks will take place every other Wednesday at 1 PM CET from February 15 through April 12. The schedule is as follows

• 15 February: “Mental Health Explained” with guest speaker Maria Agorastou, Greece
• 1 March: “Climate-Change Anxiety” with guest speaker Anna Pribil, Austria
• 15 March: “Social-Media Addiction” with guest speaker Katja Mankinen, Sosped Fondation, Finland
• 29 March: “Supporting Young People’s Wellbeing” with guest speaker Ana Perović, Serbia
• 12 April: “Youth-Workers Wellbeing” with guest speaker Natalja Gudakovska, Latvia

Each workshop will begin with input from a guest speaker, followed by a discussion, Q&A session, and the opportunity for participants to share their own experiences. Check the Facebook event for more details.

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The European Year of Skills 2023: Empowering Youth with Soft Skills Development

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The green and digital transitions are offering new opportunities for people and the EU economy. Nowadays, skilled employees have better job opportunities and are more able to participate fully in society. Yet, many people are still unaware of the sector’s advancements and innovations.

To fill this gap, the European Commission has proposed 2023 as the European Year of Skills: this will be a chance to support lifelong learning, green and digital transitions. The project aims to assist companies and advance education, training, and upskilling opportunities.

The Importance of Skilled Workers

With the goal of meeting its 2030 social objectives, the European Union has launched a new initiative that will not only increase the participation of adults in training and work, but also support the achievement of the 2030 Digital Compass objectives. 

The European Year of Skills 2023 emphasises the value of soft skills in the workplace. Therefore, before discussing the EU initiatives for the European Year of Skills, it would be beneficial to familiarize oneself with the Glore Network, a platform that certifies volunteer’s soft skills.

What is Glore Network?

The GloRe platform recognizes foreign and local volunteers to be recognised for the soft skills they have gained by volunteering, through a certification, and it includes 26 e-learning courses to aid in assessing these skills. 

The GloRe Network, the platform’s parent organisation, strives to expand its reach globally and offer a flexible and reliable certification with worldwide recognition. The certification process, consisting of the Participation Certificate, GloRe Soft Skills Certificate, and Professional Statement, is available at no cost for volunteers in network organisations.

If you want to know more about the Glore Network, please visit the official website.

EU Initiatives to Support Skills Development

To improve skills development, the European Commission, in collaboration with several actors, will support:

• Increasing effective and inclusive investment in training and skill development;
• Ensure applicable skills for labour market demands through collaboration with social partners and businesses;
• Matching talents and goals with work possibilities, particularly for green and digital transitions and economic recovery;
• Attracting skills and talent from third-world nations via improving learning opportunities, mobility, and qualification recognition:

The European Year of Skills 2023 provides a chance for people all around Europe to focus on improving their technical and soft skills. Individuals can take advantage of this year’s resources and activities to invest in their futures and position themselves for success. 

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Forward-Looking Projects 2023: Innovative Approaches to Education and Training

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On February 2, 2023, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) and the European Commission will organise an online information day to discuss the Forward-Looking Projects 2023 program. The initiative’s goal is to explore, develop, test, and evaluate innovative (policy) ideas with the potential to become mainstream and enhance education and training systems.

The Forward-Looking Projects 2023 have been divided into three lots: 

• Digital education; 
• Vocational Education and Training;
• Adult learning;

Each lot has its own set of goals, and proposals must meet at least one of them. The entire budget allocated for the activity is €35,000,000.

Let’s take a closer look at these 3 areas!

Digital Education

EU’s Digital Education Action Plan aims to support high quality and inclusive digital education, focusing on three priorities: 

• education technology; 
• effective pedagogical approaches for primary and secondary education;
• teacher training to tackle disinformation and promote digital literacy.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) 

The VET plan aims to implement the principles and objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, the European Skills Agenda and Council Recommendation on vocational education and training for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience. Proposals under this lot should address two priorities: 

1. micro-credentials for employability;
2. partnerships and networks to improve the attractiveness of VET;

Adult Learning

The Adult Learning lot is responsible for putting into action the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, the European Skills Agenda, and the Council Recommendation on Upskilling Pathways: New Opportunities for Adults. Proposals submitted under this lot should seek to achieve one of two goals: 

• building national registers of quality-assured and relevant training options;
• supporting the Pact for Skills programme;

Conclusion

For further information on the 2023 Erasmus+ Forward-Looking Projects, please see the 2023 Erasmus+ Programme Guide, which is available in all official EU languages at the link given. More information is also available on the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal. 

Discover more about the 2023 Erasmus+ Forward-Looking Projects at an interactive online event organised by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) and the European Commission on February 2nd, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 5:45 PM CET.

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The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is a program developed by the European Union to support young people in undertaking solidarity activities across a range of fields. These activities may include assisting disadvantaged individuals or working on health and environmental issues within the EU and beyond.

In an effort to create more opportunities for youth solidarity, the European Solidarity Corps programme is now accepting proposals for 2023 and will provide over €142 million in funding for various initiatives, including: volunteering activities, youth-led solidarity projects and European Volunteer Humanitarian Aid Corps.

This article provides an overview of the ESC and its call for proposals for 2023, including:

• details on the funding available;
• eligibility and participation requirements;
• application process for public and private entities.

If youth projects are what interests you, keep reading!

Funding Available for Various Initiatives

The call aims to create more opportunities for youth solidarity and will provide over €142 million in funding for volunteering activities, youth-led solidarity projects, and high-priority volunteering groups focused on aiding people fleeing armed conflicts and other victims of natural or man-made disasters. 

It will also support the next edition of the European Volunteer Humanitarian Aid Corps, which promotes solidarity among member states, associated third countries, and communities outside of the EU.

Eligibility and Participation Requirements

The program is open to young people aged 18 to 30 for solidarity activities addressing social challenges, and 18 to 35 for volunteering in support of international humanitarian aid activities. 

Interested participants can register on the European Solidarity Corps portal to find organizations implementing projects and apply for funding for youth-led solidarity projects.

Application Process for Public and Private Bodies

In addition to individuals, any public or private entity can apply for funding to carry out activities under the ESC. To do that, they must have a quality label certifying their ability to conduct high-quality solidarity activities.

For more information, you can visit the European Youth Portal

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The New Jean Monnet Grants to Support Schools and VETs

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The European Commission has launched a new set of actions to support schools and VETs: these grants will help teachers, teacher training institutions and schools apply for funding to teach about the EU in Erasmus+ Programme countries.

In this article we will cover everything you need to know to access these funds:

– What are the Jean Monnet actions for schools?;

– The actions financed by the Erasmus 2023 programme;

– Deadline and applications;

Let’s start with the first point!

What are the Jean Monnet actions for schools?

The Jean Monnet actions offer opportunities in the field of higher education, as well as in other fields of education and training. More in detail, the European Union will support these actions:

• Jean Monnet Actions in the field of higher education 
• Jean Monnet Actions in other fields of education and training
• Jean Monnet policy debate (higher education and other fields of education and training)

To find out more about the Jean Monnet actions, click here

The actions financed by the Erasmus 2023 programme

The latest Jean Monnet call, available as part of the 2023 Erasmus+ Programme Guide, contains the following actions to support schools:

Jean Monnet Learning EU Initiatives – for individual schools

Learning about European Union initiatives will support schools & Vocational education and training institutions, enabling them to provide content on European Union-based subjects (democracy, EU history, how the EU works, cultural diversity—among others). Activities could include project weeks, study visits and other immersive activities.

To read more about the objectives of the action and the criteria to be met in order to apply for Jean Monnet Learning EU initiatives click here

Networks of school – 6 schools / 3 programme countries

Networks of schools, Vocational education, training institutions and higher education institutions will participate in the Jean Monnet strand by providing Teacher Training /Education. This would give students an international aspect while also allowing them to experience co-teaching within a group of countries.

To read more about the objectives of The Jean Monnet Networks and the criteria to be met to apply click here

Teaching training – for teacher training institutions

This action will support Higher Education Institutions or Teacher Training Institutes/Agencies to organize activities in order to enable teachers in schools and Vocational Education and Training providers to develop new skills, thus empowering them through a better understanding of the EU and its functioning.

To read more about the objectives of the action and which are the criteria to be met to apply for The Jean Monnet Teacher Trainings click here

Deadline and Application

The call opened on 1 December 2022 and the deadline for submitting proposals is 14 February 2023. You can find out how to apply on the specific sections by visiting this website.

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Imagine the possibility to have Europe and all what you need to know about it in the palm of your hand. Now it is possible, thanks to “Citizens’ App”, an app for Smartphone that provides you with all you need to know about the EU. You will be always updated about events, initiatives, policies, projects…

The app, developed by the European Parliament, will give you the possibility to monitor EU work, even at a local level. 
As creators declare, it “records the achievements of the European Union, explains our current work, defines our future goals, and describes the European Parliament’s role in them”

The app

It is quite easy to use, has a very intuitive interface and you will have the opportunity to personalize it as you want. In fact you can filter contents according to your location and to your interests, choosing among 20 different topics. It is also possible to search for events directly on an interactive map.

In this way you will get notifications every time something is happening around you or there are relevant news or initiatives related to the topics you are mostly interested in. You can add events to your own personal calendar, bookmark initiatives ad share them on your social media.

In the section “Europe and I”, you can get information about what are opportunities, for your passions, job and family. Furthermore, you can find analysis of the trends that will define the future of the Union.

Lastly, in the app you can even find dossiers about the most relevant topics, like immigration, environment and data protection.

Finally the app is available in all the 24 official European languages.

How to download the app

So, what are you waiting for? Download the app!

It is available both for Apple and for Android.

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European elections of  May 23^rd – 26^th 2019 are closer and closer. Do you want to have an active role in the campaign? Become an Ambassador of the elections!

More and more young people are in mobility abroad. How can they vote? Who will give them useful information? These are the main issues this project is trying to face.

“Erasmus Vote Power” and “GaragErasmus Foundation”, in a project co-financed by the European Parliament, are selecting young people who will be trained to get this role.

Who can apply?

If you are in a study or work exchange, if you are in ESC (or EVS) project, if you reside abroad, you can apply to become the Ambassador of your hosting country. Each EU Country will have just one ambassador.  
 

What will be your role?

The idea of garagErasmus is to “engage with the Erasmus Generation to raise awareness on the upcoming elections, especially focusing on how people currently in mobility experiences abroad can cast their vote for the elections from their host countries”.

In fact, voting rules differ from country to country, so many citizens don’t know how to vote while abroad.

You will be asked to organize an informal event, in order to spread what you learned at the training and distribute the material you will get.

The training

The training event, organized by the European Parliament, will take place in Brussels, on February 8^th.The aim is to make of you “the main actors in the most important event for European Democracy”. Therefore, it will:

• – provide you with an overview of the institutional campaign for the elections;
• – give you essential campaign skills, related to communication and advocacy approaches.

The accommodation for the event is free and you will have a travel cap of 100 euro.

  Be fast!

You can apply until January 20^th 2019, so be as fast as possible, in order not to lose such a great opportunity.

To apply visit this page, where you will find more information and the application form.

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Nowadays smartphones are an extension of our body: they can do so many things that it looks like impossible to live without them. But, to make smartphones work fully, we need a growing quantity of internet gigabytes.

Nowadays more and more people travel everyday, to work or for holidays and they often are abroad, or have their lives divided between their own country and another one.

Until few years ago, travelling abroad and using gigabytes (at least for a good price), or to call home without paying a fortune, were almost always 2 incompatible things.

Roam like at home

June 15^th 2017 will be probably remembered as an epochal day in the EU history.  As you probably know, that day the European Union, with Roam like at home, abolished the roaming’s costs in the EU countries. As regard calls and sms there are no restrictions, and you can call and send messages, based on your national tariff. There are, instead, still limits for the data traffic.

But 2019 took some important news

Since January 1^st 2019, indeed, the conditions for users became much better. The maximum price per giga, in fact, passed from 6 to 4,5€ (+ VAT tax).

What does it mean?

If you have a limited quantity of giga in your tariff, you will be able to use them abroad and, once finished, to keep on using them, paying a maximum of 4,5€ (+ VAT) per giga.

If you have a pre-payed card, offering you calls, sms and data, it works in this way:

You bought a 20€ prepayed card in your country. You move to another country and you still have 12€ on the card. The minimum quantity of data that your operator can give to you is 12/4.5 = 2.6 gigabytes.

If you have a tariff offering you a limitless quantity of giga, instead, the situation is even more interesting.

The minimum volume of gigabytes, indeed, will be calculated in this way:

volume of giga = 2 x (your tariff/4.5)

while, until 2018 it was calculated as 2 x (your tariff/6).

This means that if, for example you pay 20€ for your tariff, your limit for the data traffic in EU countries passes from at least 6,6 to at least 8,8 gigabytes. If you finish them, you will pay an over-price of, maximum, 4,5€ per giga.

How will the situation evolve?

In the next future, the maximum price per giga is expected to go down and down. In the next 3 years, in fact, it will become 3.5, 3 and finally 2.5€ in 2022.

This means that, with a tariff (with limitless giga) of 20€, at that time you will have the possibility to use at least 16 gigabytes in EU countries!

Limits

These offers are valid only for those who occasionally are out of the Country where they live or have links. To avoid violations, in order to give everybody the possibility to get the service, providers will monitor the use. In general the use of data abroad should always be less than that in your home country. In case of violation, the service provider must contact  you and give you 14 days to clarify your position. It can impose some extra fees, according to maximum decided by the EU.

What do you think…?

What do you think about this policy? Did it give you any advantage? Is there any point that, in your opinion, should be improved?

Tell us in a comment below.

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