Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001738/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Danuše Nerudová (PPE)
Media reports have highlighted that certain organisations, including the Turkish organisation Zift, may be potentially misusing the Erasmus+ programme. A recurring scheme reportedly involves the recruitment of individuals – often students – to establish non-governmental organisations or so-called informal youth groups in their names. Such entities are then allegedly used to apply for grants, while actual control and financial management remain with the recruiting organisations. Reports suggest that these actors have submitted inflated budgets, misrepresented expenses and diverted funds through affiliated companies, often without providing the intended educational or cultural activities. When these projects collapse, the students – who are listed as legal representatives – are said to be left financially and legally liable.
- 1.What measures is the Commission taking to strengthen financial oversight and prevent the potential exploitation of Erasmus+ funds by fraudulent organisations?
- 2.Is the Commission considering reforms to enhance auditing, accountability and enforcement mechanisms within Erasmus+, particularly to address the risks posed by intermediary actors involved in such schemes?
Submitted: 30.4.2025