Parliament adopts its position on Erasmus+ programme for 2028-2034

News Tank Academic - Brussels - News #458039 - Published on 22/10/26 at 13:06
©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP
Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski - ©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP

The European Parliament adopted its position on the Erasmus+ programme for 2028-2034 with 454 votes in favour, 34 against and 93 abstentions during the plenary session on 22/10/2026 in Strasbourg.

Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, a centre-right Polish MEP in charge of drafting the Parliament's position, proposed a budget of €47.4 billion for the next Erasmus+, which the EP adopted. The European Commission proposed nearly €41bn in July 2025. The Irish presidency in the Council is proposing €39bn.

Zdrojewski said during the debate organised the day before the vote: "Any additional euro invested in Erasmus+ is of key importance. Even a slight increase will translate into more opportunities for thousands of people. Expenditure on Erasmus+ is a guarantee of our future success; it is an investment…

©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP
Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski - ©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP

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