Digital Erasmus +: The pandemic highlighted the need to accelerate the digital transition of education and training systems. Erasmus + will support the development of digital skills, in line with the Digital Education Action Plan. It will provide high quality digital training and exchanges through platforms such as eTwinning, the school education portal and the European Youth Portal and will encourage internships in the digital sector. New formats, such as combined intensive programs, will allow short-term physical mobility abroad to be complemented by online learning and teamwork. The implementation of the program will be further digitized and simplified with the full launch of the European Student Card.

Green Erasmus +: According to the European Green Deal, the program will provide financial incentives to participants using sustainable modes of transport. It will also invest in projects to raise awareness of environmental issues and facilitate exchanges related to climate change mitigation.

Last but not least, the DiscoverEU initiative, part of the new program, will give 18-year-olds the opportunity to discover Europe’s cultural heritage and diversity.

By investing in people, knowledge and skills, the new program will address global challenges, focus on the social component and facilitate competitiveness at European level.