Joint Amendments to the Erasmus+ Proposal

Feb 18, 2026

Education and training are central to Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and social cohesion, and Erasmus+ stands as one of the Union’s most successful and ambitious flagship programmes. Representing universities, higher education institutions, students, and sector stakeholders across Europe, the EUF, along with 16 other stakeholder organisations, is calling for a more ambitious Erasmus+ for 2028–2034.

Expanding on the joint call for a budget of at least €60 billion, together, we have proposed targeted amendments to the European Commission’s draft regulation. The joint amendment proposal reaffirms Erasmus+ as a cornerstone of the European Education Area and the Union of Skills, recognising its vital contribution to Europe’s human capital: supporting the personal, educational and professional development of individuals. Furthermore, the amendments stress that mobility and transnational cooperation must remain as key components of the programme, underpinned by both inclusion and quality.

Our core messages on priorities are clear:

  • Reaffirm support for learning mobility and institutional cooperation across all fields
  • Increase the total budget of the programme to at least €60 billion
  • Reintroduce the committee procedure to enable member states and observers to contribute effectively to implementation
  • Ensure Erasmus+ scholarships deliver genuine added value without diverting resources from the programme’s core activities.
  • Build synergies between Erasmus+ and other EU programmes
  • Provide a clear framework for third country association (i.e. UK, Switzerland)
  • Reinforce international cooperation through more mobility opportunities, cooperation and policy dialogues
  • Enhance Erasmus+ resilience in crisis situations

As organisations that design and implement Erasmus+, we stand ready to work closely with policymakers to ensure a strong, impactful and future-ready programme.

View the full Joint amendments to the Erasmus+ programme here.