MEPs want to increase funding for the Erasmus+ program

The European Parliament has approved an increase in the Erasmus+ budget to €47.39 billion for the 2028-2034 period, surpassing the European Commission's proposal of €40.8 billion. With 454 votes in favor, 34 against, and 93 abstentions, MEPs aim to enhance mobility grants to reflect living costs and inflation differences across host cities. This decision underscores the importance of academic exchange programs in education and youth development.