EU Committee Adopted Erasmus+ Proposal Report
The Committee on Culture and Education advanced plans for the 2028-2034 Erasmus+ programme.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Language Learning
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The Committee on Culture and Education has adopted its report regarding the proposed European Union Erasmus+ programme for 2028-2034. This new framework is set to succeed the existing 2021-2027 Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps initiatives.
Why it matters
The programme supports international exchange and education, making the formal advancement of its next funding cycle a critical step for European academic and cultural integration.
The programme marks its 40th anniversary milestone in 2027. It serves as the designated successor to the current 2021-2027 Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps initiatives.
The players
Committee on Culture and Education
This is a standing committee of the European Parliament responsible for cultural affairs and educational policy.
European Commission
This is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation and implementing decisions.
European Parliament
This is the directly elected legislative body of the European Union that represents the citizens of member states.
The details
The report was adopted following a proposal originally submitted by the European Commission on 16 July 2025. This legislative progress paves the way for the European Parliament to determine its formal position.
Timeline
16 July 2025: The European Commission proposed the regulation for the 2028-2034 programme.
29 September 2026: The Committee on Culture and Education adopted the report.
October 2026: The European Parliament is scheduled to vote on its position.
2027: The Erasmus+ programme celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Culture Shift
This development follows the trajectory set by the 2021-2027 Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes. It marks a transition toward the next generation of European educational exchange policy as the initiative approaches its 40th anniversary.
Students and educators should monitor these legislative developments as they determine the future availability of exchange opportunities and funding levels. The adoption of this report signifies the start of the final approval process for the upcoming international programme cycle.
The takeaway
The progression of the 2028-2034 Erasmus+ framework ensures that international student mobility remains a long-term priority for the European Union. Interested participants should stay informed on upcoming parliamentary votes to understand potential changes in eligibility or funding.
What happens next
The European Parliament is scheduled to hold a vote on its position regarding the Erasmus+ programme during the October II plenary session in 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Temas | Parlamento Europeo.
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