Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002083/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Kosma Złotowski (ECR)
Programmes such as Erasmus+ and DiscoverEU aim to support learning mobility, equal opportunities and the elimination of economic, geographical and social barriers to access to education and personal development.
However, there are increasing reports from participants, youth organisations and educational institutions that these programmes, although extremely valuable, do not always reach all social groups equally and do not fully achieve their objective of providing equal opportunities. The problems reported include poor accessibility for young people from small towns and rural areas, complicated application procedures, insufficient language and organisational support, and inadequate funding in light of rising living and travel costs.
- 1.What specific measures is the Commission taking to ensure equal access to the Erasmus+ and DiscoverEU programmes for young people from rural areas?
- 2.Does the Commission have statistical data on participants in the Erasmus+ and DiscoverEU programmes, including their place of residence (urban/rural), and does this data influence the design and evaluation of EU youth mobility policy for educational purposes?
- 3.In view of the rising costs of travel, accommodation and living in the EU, is the Commission considering adjusting the level of financial support in mobility programmes to reflect the real economic conditions in different Member States and the individual needs of participants, and if so, how and when will the changes be implemented?
Submitted: 23.5.2025