MEPs want a bigger budget for Erasmus+, the EU’s programme for learning mobility, to make it more accessible for young people of different economic, social and geographical backgrounds.

Industrial heritage in the EU

MEPs recommend including schools from disadvantaged contexts and striking a geographical balance in the future European school alliances pilot scheme.

European Heritage Days have raised awareness of Europe's rich and diverse heritage. Yet, heritage represents much more than the relics of the past: it is a storyteller of our collective memory, and it...

Culture and education committee MEPs want the next Erasmus+ programme to be simpler, more predictable, and more accessible.

MEPs are going to discuss the draft report on creative and cultural sectors in the age of AI, vote on the Erasmus+ programme for 2028-20234, and debate teachers shortage crisis in the EU.

On Thursday, Parliament adopted proposals to oblige platforms, EU countries and the Commission to guarantee a safe online environment for young people in the EU.

On Tuesday at 15.00, the rapporteur Sandro Ruotolo will hold a press conference ahead of the vote on the “Impact of social media and the online environment on young people”.

The EU youth strategy needs updating to meet young people’s priorities and give a voice to young people from all backgrounds, including those from rural areas.

MEPs are going to exchange on the priorities of the Irish Presidency for education and training, vote on the impact of social media on young people and on the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027.

On 27 and 28 May, MEPs will see first-hand the work of Tromsø to fulfil its mandate as 2026’s European Youth Capital.