European Union · Erasmus+
Erasmus+ 2028–2034: Parliament seeks €47.38 billion and more inclusive mobility
On 22 October, the European Parliament set its position for negotiations on the next Erasmus+. It proposes a €47.38 billion budget, earmarks by policy field and a target for at least 20% of mobility participants to be people with fewer opportunities.
- Source published
- Effective date or period
- Not applicable yet · Programme planned for 2028–2034
- Article on this portal
European Parliament partial position · Draft regulation under negotiation
Our interpretation
Why it matters
This is an important signal for universities, VET providers, schools and youth organisations planning internationalisation over the medium term. It does not change current calls: the text remains in the legislative process and the figure also depends on the future multiannual financial framework.
Editorial recommendation
What to do
Continue planning under the rules for Erasmus+ 2021–2027 and monitor negotiations on the budget, inclusion, housing costs, simplification and integration of the European Solidarity Corps. Do not yet treat €47.38 billion as approved funding.
Verified facts
What happened and its legal status
Parliament debated the file on 21 October and adopted a partial first-reading text (T10-0361/2026) on 22 October 2026. The matter was referred back to the committee responsible for interinstitutional negotiations.
This is a negotiating position on a draft regulation for 2028–2034, not a final regulation or a funding call. It has no commencement date and does not change duties or grants under the 2021–2027 programme.
Legislative Observatory · procedure and documentsOfficial plenary round-up
Verified facts
What Parliament proposes
- A €47.38 billion budget in current prices, compared with the Commission's proposed €40.8 billion.
- An indicative split allocating 74.6% to education and training, 15% to youth and volunteering and 4.1% to sport, together with minimum earmarks by field.
- A target for at least 20% of mobility participants to be people with fewer opportunities.
- Support reflecting differences in living and housing costs and safeguards for the visibility of the European Solidarity Corps when integrated into Erasmus+.
Editorial analysis
What education leaders should take from it
Leaders may use the position as a planning scenario, not committed income. Mapping participation barriers —housing, advance payments, support, accessibility and recognition— is sensible because inclusion and the real cost of mobility sit at the centre of negotiations.
Monitoring should focus on the final Parliament–Council agreement and the 2028–2034 financial framework. Until then, the figures, percentages and proposed instruments may change.
Primary source and reading standard
European Parliament · procedure 2025/0222(COD)Check the original document and its date before acting. The portal’s proposals are labelled as editorial recommendations and do not replace applicable rules.
Disclosure: Luis Manuel Tolmos has a professional connection with Brains International Schools, described in his profile. This analysis is independent.
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