### the commission may entrust other tasks to the agency , including undertaking communication , promotion , and marketing of data and information activities , as well as other activities related to user uptakes with regard to the programme ' s components other than galileo and egnos . ### the commission may entrust the agency with undertaking other activities with regard to the programme ' s components which aim at increasing user uptake ;


### as regards copernicus : development , design and construction of the copernicus space infrastructure , including the operations of that infrastructure ; ### as regards copernicus : technical support to the agency in the execution and achievement of its delegated tasks under article 30 and , when so provided in specific agreements concluded between the agency and the european space agency pursuant to the financial framework partnership agreement under paragraph 2 , procurement in the name and on behalf of the union of development , design and construction of the copernicus space infrastructure , including the operative management of the copernicus sentinels data acquisition component ;


### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state , to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union and to be effectively controlled by member states or nationals of member states . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract . ### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state and to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract .


### undertake communication and promotion activities , and activities relating to the commercialisation of the services offered by galileo and egnos ; ### undertake activities , including in the field of communication and promotion , relating to the commercialisation of the services offered by galileo , egnos and copernicus , and more generally to the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the programme ' s components in the public and private sectors . it shall develop synergies between the applications of the various components of the programme .


### support and reinforce the competitiveness , entrepreneurship , skills and capacity to innovate of legal and natural persons from the union active or wishing to become active in that sector , with particular regard to the position and needs of small and medium - sized enterprises and start - ups . ### foster the development of a competitive union space economy and maximise opportunities for union enterprises of all sizes , in particular small and medium - sized enterprises , new entrants and start - ups , to develop and provide innovative space systems and services ;


### actions to provide continuity of existing sentinel missions and to develop , launch , maintain and operate further sentinels expanding the observation scope , giving priority to : observation capacities for monitoring anthropogenic co2 and other greenhouse gas emissions , allowing for polar coverage and enabling innovative environmental applications in agriculture , forest and water management domains ; ### actions to provide continuity of existing sentinel missions and to develop , launch , maintain and operate further sentinels expanding the observation scope , giving priority to : observation capacities for monitoring anthropogenic co2 and other greenhouse gas emissions , allowing for monitoring polar regions&#160 ; and enabling innovative environmental applications in agriculture , forest and water management domains ;


### for galileo and egnos : to provide of state - of - the - art and , where appropriate , secure positioning , navigation and timing services ; ### for galileo and egnos : to provide on a long - term basis state - of - the - art and , where appropriate , secure positioning , navigation and timing services ;


### as regards galileo and egnos : systems evolution , development of the ground segment and the design and development of satellites ; ### as regards galileo and egnos : technical support to the agency in the execution and agreement of its delegated tasks under article 30 and , when so provided in specific agreements concluded between the agency and the european space agency pursuant to the financial framework partnership agreement under paragraph 2 , procurement in the name and on behalf of the union of systems evolution , development of the ground segment and the design and development of satellites ;


### copernicus shall be implemented building on prior union investments and , where appropriate , drawing on the national or regional capacities of member states and taking into account the capacities of commercial suppliers of comparable data and information and the need to foster competition and market development . ### copernicus shall be implemented building on prior investments of the union and esa and , where appropriate , drawing on the national or regional capacities of member states and taking into account the capacities of commercial suppliers of comparable data and information and the need to foster competition and market development .


### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the programme and for fostering an innovative space sector . ### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring autonomous access to space , for tackling cyber threats , for fostering an innovative and competitive space sector and for supporting space diplomacy .


### the programme shall support : ### the programme shall :


### the contracting authority shall express the requisite share of the contract to be subcontracted in the form of a range from a minimum to a maximum percentage . ### the contracting authority shall express the requisite share of the contract to be subcontracted in the form of a range from a minimum to a maximum percentage , taking account of the essential interests of the union and its member states referred to in article 25 .


### for space situational awareness : to enhance sst capabilities to monitor , track and identify space objects , to monitor space weather and to map and network member states neo capacities ; ### for space situational awareness : to enhance sst capabilities to monitor , track and identify space objects , to monitor space weather , to map and network member states’ neo capacities , and to bring about solutions for european earth orbit clean - up operations ;


### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ; ### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies and to ensure independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , fishery , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , cultural heritage preservation , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ;


### in addition , the sst should be complementary to existing mitigation measures , such as the space debris mitigation guidelines of the committee on the peaceful uses of outer space and guidelines for the long - term sustainability of outer space activities , or other initiatives , to ensure the safety , security and sustainability of outer space activities . with a view to reducing risks of collision , the sst would also seek synergies with initiatives of active removal and passivation measures of space debris . the sst should contribute to ensuring the peaceful use and exploration of outer space . the increase in space activities may have implication on the international initiatives in the area of the space traffic management . the union should monitor those developments and may take them into consideration in the context of the mid - term review of the current mff . ### in addition , the sst should be complementary to existing mitigation measures , such as the space debris mitigation guidelines of the committee on the peaceful uses of outer space and guidelines for the long - term sustainability of outer space activities , or other initiatives , to ensure the safety , security and sustainability of outer space activities . with a view to reducing risks of collision , the sst would also seek synergies with initiatives aimed at promoting the development and deployment of technological systems designed for the active removal of space debris . the sst should contribute to ensuring the peaceful use and exploration of outer space . the increase in space activities may have implication on the international initiatives in the area of the space traffic management . the union should monitor those developments and may take them into consideration in the context of the mid - term review of the current mff .


### by 30 june 2024 , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall assess the agency’s performance , in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location , in accordance with commission guidelines . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification . it shall also address the agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the security accreditation board . ### by 30 june 2024 , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall assess the agency’s performance , in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location , in accordance with commission guidelines . the evaluation shall address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , in particular regarding the possibility to entrust it with additional tasks , in accordance with article 30 , and the financial implications of any such modification . it shall also address the agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the security accreditation board .


### with regard to data acquisition , the activities under copernicus should aim at completing and maintaining the existing space infrastructure , preparing the long - term replacement of the satellites at the end of their lifetime , as well as initiating new missions addressing new observation systems to support meeting the challenge of global climate change . activities under copernicus should expand their global monitoring coverage over the polar regions and support environmental compliance assurance , statutory environmental monitoring and reporting and innovative environmental applications . in doing so , copernicus should leverage and take maximum advantage of the investments made under the previous funding period , while exploring new operational and business models to further complement the copernicus capacities . copernicus should also build on successful partnerships with member states to further develop its security dimension under appropriate governance mechanisms , in order to respond to evolving user needs in the security domain . ### with regard to data acquisition , the activities under copernicus should aim at completing and maintaining the existing space infrastructure , preparing the long - term replacement of the satellites at the end of their lifetime , as well as initiating new missions whose feasibility is currently being explored by the european space agency addressing new observation systems to support meeting the challenge of global climate change . activities under copernicus should expand their global monitoring coverage over the polar regions and support environmental compliance assurance , statutory environmental monitoring and reporting and innovative environmental applications . in doing so , copernicus should leverage and take maximum advantage of the investments made under the previous funding period , while exploring new operational and business models to further complement the copernicus capacities . copernicus should also build on successful partnerships with member states to further develop its security dimension under appropriate governance mechanisms , in order to respond to evolving user needs in the security domain .


### to contribute , where this is required for the needs of the programme , to an autonomous , secure and cost - efficient capability to access space ; ### to ensure an autonomous , secure and cost - efficient capability to access space ;


### actions to provide access to third - party data necessary to generate copernicus services or for use by the union ' s institutions , agencies and decentralised services ; ### actions to provide access to third - party data necessary to generate copernicus services or for use by core users ;


### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ; ### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , sustainability , transport , automation , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , internal and external safety and security , as well as the digital economy and the blue economy ;


### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the programme and for fostering an innovative space sector . ### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring autonomous , independent , affordable and reliable access to space through the use of european launchers , in order to foster an innovative and competitive sector , for supporting space diplomacy and the role of the union in the international scenario and for tackling cyber threats .


### actions in support of an innovative union space sector ### actions in support of an innovative and competitive union space sector


### extreme and major space weather events may threaten the safety of citizens and disrupt the operations of space - based and ground - based infrastructure . a space weather function should therefore be established as part the programme with an aim of assessing the space weather risks and corresponding user needs , raising the awareness of space weather risks , ensuring the delivery of user - driven space weather services , and improving member stares capabilities to produce space weather service . the commission should prioritise the sectors to which the operational space weather services are to be provided taking into account the user needs , risks and technological readiness . in the long term , the needs of other sectors may be addressed . the delivery of services at union level according to the users ' needs will require targeted , coordinated and continued research and development activities to support space weather services evolution . the delivery of the space weather services should build on the existing national and union capabilities and enable a broad participation of member states and involvement of the private sector . ### extreme and major space weather events may threaten the safety of citizens and disrupt the operations of space - based and ground - based infrastructure . a space weather function should therefore be established as part the programme with an aim of assessing the space weather risks and corresponding user needs , raising the awareness of space weather risks , ensuring the delivery of user - driven space weather services , and improving member stares capabilities to produce space weather service . the commission should prioritise the sectors to which the operational space weather services are to be provided taking into account the user needs , risks and technological readiness . in the long term , the needs of other sectors may be addressed . the delivery of services at union level according to the users ' needs will require targeted , coordinated and continued research and development activities to support space weather services evolution . the delivery of the space weather services should build on the existing national and union capabilities and enable a broad participation of member states , international organisations and involvement of the private sector .


### for space situational awareness : to enhance sst capabilities to monitor , track and identify space objects , to monitor space weather and to map and network member states neo capacities ; ### for space situational awareness : to enhance sst capabilities to monitor , track and identify space objects , to monitor space weather and to map and network member states neo capacities , in order to facilitate european earth orbit clean - up operations ;


### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state , to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union and to be effectively controlled by member states or nationals of member states . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract . ### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state and to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract .


### ' copernicus core users ' which benefit from copernicus data and copernicus information and have the additional role of driving the evolution of copernicus , comprising the union institutions and bodies and european national , or regional public bodies entrusted with a public service mission for the definition , implementation , enforcement or monitoring of environmental , civil protection , safety or security policies ; ### ' copernicus core users ' which benefit from copernicus data and copernicus information and have the additional role of driving the evolution of copernicus , comprising the union institutions and bodies and european national , or regional public bodies entrusted with a public service mission for the definition , implementation , enforcement or monitoring of environmental , agricultural , sustainable growth , forestry , civil protection , safety or security policies ;


### an autonomous , user - driven , earth observation system under civil control , offering geo - information data and services , comprising satellites , ground infrastructure , data and information processing facilities , and distribution infrastructure , and fully integrating the needs and requirements of security ; ### an autonomous , user - driven , earth observation system under civil control , offering updated and reliable geo - information data and services , comprising satellites , ground infrastructure , data and information processing facilities , and distribution infrastructure , and fully integrating the needs and requirements regarding the security of union citizens ;


### the commission or , for the tasks referred to in article 30 , the agency may entrust specific tasks to member states or national agencies or to groups of these member states or national agencies . the member states shall take all the necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the programme and the promotion of their use , including by helping to protect the frequencies required for this programme . ### the commission or , for the tasks referred to in article 30 , the agency may entrust specific tasks to member states or national agencies or to groups of these member states or national agencies . the member states shall take all the necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the programme and the promotion of their use , including by helping to protect the frequencies required for this programme at an adequate level .


### in addition , the sst should be complementary to existing mitigation measures , such as the space debris mitigation guidelines of the committee on the peaceful uses of outer space and guidelines for the long - term sustainability of outer space activities , or other initiatives , to ensure the safety , security and sustainability of outer space activities . with a view to reducing risks of collision , the sst would also seek synergies with initiatives of active removal and passivation measures of space debris . the sst should contribute to ensuring the peaceful use and exploration of outer space . the increase in space activities may have implication on the international initiatives in the area of the space traffic management . the union should monitor those developments and may take them into consideration in the context of the mid - term review of the current mff . ### in addition , the sst should be complementary to existing mitigation measures , such as the space debris mitigation guidelines of the committee on the peaceful uses of outer space and guidelines for the long - term sustainability of outer space activities , or other initiatives , to ensure the safety , security and sustainability of outer space activities . the sst should contribute to ensuring the peaceful use and exploration of outer space . the increase in space activities may have implication on the international initiatives in the area of the space traffic management , including active debris removal . the union should monitor those developments and may take them into consideration in the context of the mid - term review of the current mff .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### in order to meet the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed primarily to help renewable self - consumers , renewable energy communities and to address energy poverty of low - income households as well as to incentivise producers to take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . member states shall also avoid any retroactive change to renewable energy support schemes in order to ensure clear and fair legal conditions and the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework for the development of renewable energy projects . member states shall also remove support schemes and measures that directly or indirectly favour the use of polluting sources , such as fossil fuel and nuclear energy .


### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density . ### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional and local development , especially in low - income rural and isolated areas with sluggish growth , island regions or regions with low population density .


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive manner because retroactive changes negatively impact the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects , undermining the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework for the realisation of projects in the renewable energy sector . member states shall ensure that the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects is oriented to improve the legal framework aimed at achieving the union and national binding targets provided for in this directive and is subject to a transparent and inclusive public consultation process .


### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a form that is as non - distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets . to this end , an increasing number of member states allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues . ### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a form that focuses on the inclusion of low - income households in order to address energy poverty . to this end , an increasing number of member states allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues .


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall guarantee that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to new or existing renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . member states therefore shall also ensure the improvement of legal certainty for consumers and investors to establish a strong legal framework .


### without prejudice to state aid rules , when designing support schemes , member states shall take into account the specificities of renewable energy communities . ### when designing support schemes , member states shall take into account the specificities of renewable energy communities .


### the member states shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including , where possible , measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas . ### the member states shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including , where possible , measures aimed at avoiding the taxation of grants , ensuring portability of rights among eu social systems and resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas .


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ‘ learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; learning mobility activities are fully accessible , inclusive and adequately funded and shall accompanied by measures such as language support , including for national sign languages , and training and / or be complemented by accessible online learning of and virtual cooperation regarding all eu spoken and signed languages . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible information technology and accessible communications tools ;


### member states should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council39 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 39 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing . ### member states should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes exempting study grants from taxation and social levies , as well as resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council39 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 39 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing .


### in its communication on strengthening european identity through education and culture , the commission highlighted the pivotal role of education , culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations . strengthening european identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of europe and our democratic societies . going abroad to study , learn , train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this european identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship , among people of all ages . those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience . activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education , training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported . ### in its communication on strengthening european identity through education and culture , the commission highlighted the pivotal role of education , culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations . strengthening european identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes and civil society is crucial for the future of europe and our democratic societies . going abroad to study , learn , train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this european identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a community as well as to fostering such active citizenship , among people of all ages . those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities , for example by volunteering in local initiatives , as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience . activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education , training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported . the role of civil society organisations , such as youth organisations , is particularly important in achieving this goal through non - formal education and informal learning .


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may take the form of traineeships , apprenticeships , youth exchanges , teaching or participation in a professional development activity ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support , including sign languages , and training and / or be complemented by accessible online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , additional to physical mobility , it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible and / or specially adapted information technology and communications tools ;


### the member states shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including , where possible , measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas . ### the member states shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including , where possible , measures aimed at avoiding grants taxation , facilitating portability of rights among union social systems , and resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal or administrative difficulties that could prevent access to the programme .


### the mobility of adult education staff ; ### the mobility of adult education learners and staff ;


### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating studentsʼ access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad . ### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training , and by providing for a range of targeted measures , taking into account the specific educational needs of the intended beneficiaries . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating studentsʼ access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad .


### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad . ### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for under - represented groups , especially young people not in formal education and learners in vocational education and training , as well as school pupils . higher education students could continue to be targeted at the existing high level . mobility of learners with fewer opportunities should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal or informal learning activities should also be fundamentally extended to reach more young people , especially newcomers , those with fewer opportunities and hard - to - reach population groups . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad .


### the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . ### the commission shall submit evaluation reports to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions .


### the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . ### the commission shall transmit any evaluations and the mid - term review , accompanied by its observations , to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and to the committee of the regions .


### ‘ people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme for economic , social , cultural , geographical or health reasons , a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties ; ### ‘ people with fewer opportunities’ means people , regardless of their age , who need additional support due to their disadvantage compared to their peers because of various barriers and obstacles , such as a migrant background , disability , health problems and other personal conditions , cultural differences , economic , social and geographical obstacles , including people from marginalised communities and minority groups or at risk of facing discrimination based on any of the grounds enshrined in article 21 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### at least eur 5 230 000 000 to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point of article 4 and point of article 5 ; ### at least 22 % shall be allocated to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point of article 4 and point of article 5 ;


### the european pillar of social rights , solemnly proclaimed and signed on 17 november 2017 by the european parliament , the council and the commission , lays down , as its first key principle , that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education , training and lifelong learning in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in society and manage successfully transitions in the labour market . ### the european pillar of social rights , solemnly proclaimed and signed on 17 november 2017 by the european parliament , the council and the commission , lays down , as its first key principle , that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education , training and lifelong learning in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in society and manage successfully the integration on the labour market . its third key principle states that regardless of gender , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , everyone has the right to equal treatment and opportunities regarding employment , social protection , education , and access to goods and services available to the public . its seventeenth principle states that people with disabilities have the right to income support that ensures living in dignity , services that enable them to participate in the labour market and in society , and a work environment adapted to their needs . equal opportunities should be fostered and sufficient union funding should be ensured .


### the international dimension of the programme should be boosted aiming at offering a greater number of opportunities for mobility , cooperation and policy dialogue with third countries not associated to the programme . building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education , training and youth , the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors , such as in vocational education and training . ### the international dimension of the programme should be boosted aiming at i ) increasing opportunities for mobility and cooperation for individuals and organisations from less developed countries of the world by supporting capacity - building in third countries , skills ' development , people - to - people exchanges ; ii ) offering a greater number of opportunities for cooperation and mobility with developed and emerging countries to allow young europeans and european education systems to better face global challenges for the future , thus contributing to the growth and the competitiveness of the union . building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education , training and youth , the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors , such as in vocational education and training and sport .


### promote learning mobility of individuals , as well as cooperation , inclusion , excellence , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education and training ; ### promote learning mobility of individuals , as well as cooperation , inclusion , excellence , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education and training , including adult education ;


### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible learning mobility formats , and by fostering participation of small organisations , in particular newcomers and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle . ### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible mobility formats , simplified administrative procedures , targeting of beneficiary organisations working with groups under - represented in erasmus + , youth - friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations and small organisations , in particular newcomers , youth organisations , volunteer - based and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with learners with fewer opportunities of all ages , and organisations working with and supporting people from marginalised groups , such as people with an ethnic minority background , people with disabilities and lgbti people . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants and complement the mobility experience .


### the programme should encourage youth participation in europe ' s democratic life , including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society , raising awareness about european common values including fundamental rights , bringing together young people and decision makers at local , national and union level , as well as contributing to the european integration process . ### the programme should encourage youth participation in europe ' s democratic life , including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society , raising awareness about european common values including fundamental rights , bringing together young people and decision makers at local , national and union level , as well as contributing to the european integration process . the programme recognises the key role of youth organisations and youth work in reaching this objective and will focus on building a stronger youth sector in europe by supporting and promoting the operation and projects of youth organisations across europe and in neighbouring countries , and cooperation with the rest of the world .


### the 2010 bruges communiqué called for support of vocational excellence for smart and sustainable growth . the 2017 communication on strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions points to linking vocational education and training to innovation systems , as part of smart specialisation strategies at regional level . the programme should provide the means to respond to these calls and support the development of transnational platforms of centres of vocational excellence closely integrated in local and regional strategies for growth , innovation and competitiveness . these centres of excellence should act as drivers of quality vocational skills in a context of sectorial challenges , while supporting overall structural changes and socio - economic policies in the union . ### the 2010 bruges communiqué called for support of vocational excellence for smart and sustainable growth . the 2017 communication on strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions points to linking vocational education and training to innovation systems , as part of smart specialisation strategies at regional level . the programme should provide the means to respond to these calls and support the development of transnational platforms of centres of vocational excellence closely integrated in local and regional strategies for sustainable development , social inclusion , growth , innovation and competitiveness . these centres of excellence should act as drivers of quality vocational skills in a context of sectorial challenges , while supporting overall structural changes and socio - economic policies in the union .


### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country . ### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level and its results . national agencies shall inform all relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country , with a view to enhancing outreach across and cooperation with the wide spectrum of stakeholders and to support a cross - sectoral approach in the programme ' s implementation .


### in order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries , simplified grants in the form of lump - sums , unit - costs and flat - rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent . the simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the programme , as defined by the commission , should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country . the commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria , in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities . in accordance with national law , member states should also be encouraged to exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies . the same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned . ### in order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries , simplified grants in the form of lump - sums , unit - costs and flat - rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent . the simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the programme , as defined by the commission , should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country . the commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria , in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities . in accordance with national law , member states should exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies . the same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned .


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ‘ learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; learning mobility activities are fully accessible , inclusive and adequately funded and shall accompanied by measures such as language support , including for national sign languages , and training and / or be complemented by accessible online learning of and virtual cooperation regarding all eu spoken and signed languages . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible information technology and accessible communications tools ;


### partnerships for excellence , in particular european universities , centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees ; ### partnerships for excellence , in particular european universities , centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees ; before support for ‘ european universities’ and ‘ centres of vocational excellence’ is granted , a separate delegated act shall be adopted for both measures , setting out the criteria for funding in greater detail in light of lessons learned from past and ongoing projects ; this shall take due account of european added value both in the structure and substance of the measure concerned ; funds allocated for this purpose shall be blocked until such delegated acts are adopted ;


### the mid - term evaluation report of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme confirmed that the creation of a single programme on education , training , youth and sport resulted in significant simplification , rationalisation and synergies in the management of the programme while further improvements are necessary to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014 - 2020 programme . in the consultations for the mid - term evaluation and on the future programme , member states and stakeholders made a strong call for continuity in the programme ' s scope , architecture and delivery mechanisms , while calling for a number of improvements , such as making the programme more inclusive . they also expressed their full support for keeping the programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm . the european parliament , in its resolution of 2 february 2017 on the implementation of erasmus + , welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross - sectoral cooperation in the future programme . member states and stakeholders also highlighted the need to keep a strong international dimension in the programme and to extend it to other sectors of education and training . ### the mid - term evaluation report of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme confirmed that the creation of a single programme on education , training , youth and sport resulted in significant simplification , rationalisation and synergies in the management of the programme while further improvements are necessary in order to meet the objectives of the programme , to improve the quality of mobility placements and to offer quality mobility opportunities to all , and thus to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014 - 2020 programme . in the consultations for the mid - term evaluation and on the future programme , member states and stakeholders made a call for continuity in the programme ' s scope , architecture and delivery mechanisms , while calling for a number of improvements , such as making the programme more inclusive and manageable also for smaller beneficiaries and smaller - size projects . they also expressed their support for keeping the programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm . the european parliament , in its resolution of 2 february 2017 on the implementation of erasmus + , welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross - sectoral cooperation in the future programme . member states and stakeholders also highlighted the need to keep a strong international dimension in the programme and to extend it to other sectors of education and training .


### the programme is a key component of building a european education area . it should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the skills agenda for europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs , growth and competitiveness . it should support member states in reaching the goals of the paris declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom , tolerance and non - discrimination through education29 . _________________ 28 com 381 final . 29 [ reference ] . ### the programme is a key component of building a european education area and of the development of the key eu competences for lifelong learning . it should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the skills agenda for europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs , growth and competitiveness . it should support member states in reaching the goals of the paris declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom , tolerance and non - discrimination through education29 . _________________ 28 com 381 final . 29 [ reference ] .


### the programme should take into account the union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at union level in the field of sport for the years [ … ] 32 . coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the union work plan and actions supported under the programme in the field of sport . there is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports , taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle , social inclusion and equality . the programme should contribute to promote european common values through sport , good governance and integrity in sport , as well as education , training and skills in and through sport . _________________ 32 [ reference ] . ### the programme should take into account the union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at union level in the field of sport for the years [ … ] 32 . coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the union work plan and actions supported under the programme in the field of sport . there is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports , taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle , social inclusion and equality . the programme should contribute to promoting european common values through sport , not least through measures to promote intercultural and , where appropriate , interreligious dialogue , good governance and integrity in sport , as well as education , training and skills in and through sport . _________________ 32 [ reference ] .


### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , quality jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 , reinforcing lifelong learning and promoting an innovation - driven approach to education and training as well as a european dimension in sport ;


### partnerships for excellence , in particular european universities , centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees ; ### partnerships for excellence , such as centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees , ensuring that these partnerships have a comprehensive geographical coverage across europe ;


### the programme should contribute to strengthening the union ' s innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of competences in forward - looking study fields or disciplines such as science , technology , engineering and mathematics , climate change , the environment , clean energy , artificial intelligence , robotics , data analysis and arts / design , to help people develop knowledge , skills and competences needed for the future . ### the programme should contribute to strengthening the union ' s innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of competences in forward - looking study fields or disciplines such as science , technology , engineering , arts and mathematics , digital skills , climate change , environmental protection , sustainable development , clean energy , artificial intelligence , robotics , data analysis and design and architecture , to help people develop knowledge , skills and competences needed for the future .


### actions eligible under the programme which have been assessed in a call for proposals under the programme and which comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals , but which are not financed due to budgetary constraints , may be selected for funding by the european structural and investment funds . in this case the co - financing rates and the eligibility rules based on this regulation shall apply . these actions shall be implemented by the managing authority referred to in article [ 65 ] of regulation xx [ cpr ] in accordance with the rules set out in that regulation and fund specific regulations , including rules on financial corrections . ### actions eligible under the programme which have been assessed in a call for proposals under the programme and which comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals , but which are not financed due to budgetary constraints , should be provided with a seal of excellence to acknowledge their high quality . this might facilitate their application for funding from other sources and / or enable their selection for funding by the european structural and investment funds , without a new application process . in this case the co - financing rates and the eligibility rules based on this regulation shall apply . these actions shall be implemented by the managing authority referred to in article [ 65 ] of regulation xx [ cpr ] in accordance with the rules set out in that regulation and fund specific regulations , including rules on financial corrections .


### in its conclusions of the 14 of december 2017 , the european council called on member states , the council and the commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate european cooperation in education and training to a new level , including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of ' european universities ' , consisting in bottom - up networks of universities across the union . the programme should support these european universities . ### in its conclusions of the 14 of december 2017 , the european council called on member states , the council and the commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate european cooperation in education and training to a new level , including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of ' european universities ' , consisting in bottom - up networks of universities across the union . the programme should support these european universities whilst ensuring financial support of maximum 20% from the centralised budget dedicated to actions in the field of education and training . the programme should ensure that the european universities network guarantees a comprehensive geographical coverage of european universities .


### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in particular , this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non - discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , and to promote the application of articles 21 and 23 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , and the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities . in particular , this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non - discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , and to promote the application of articles 21 and 23 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 30 000 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 41 097 000 000 in constant 2018 prices .


### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity . ### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the european continent and beyond ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity ; a union which fights unemployment , discrimination , social exclusion and poverty .


### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , in particular through widened use of online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . ### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , including on - site language courses and widened use of online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . the erasmus online linguistic support should be tailored to the specific needs of participants of the programme and open to everybody .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations ' sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process . ### the programme should be in line with the central aim of the paris agreement to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by raising awareness of responsible behaviour in order to keep the global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees celsius . reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations ' sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process .


### as a way to ensure cooperation with other union instruments and support to other policies of the union , mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity , such as the public sector , agriculture and enterprise , to have a learning experience abroad allowing them , at any stage of their life , to grow and develop professionally but also personally , in particular by developing an awareness of their european identity and an understanding of european cultural diversity . the programme should offer an entry point for union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension , simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities . the scaling - up of erasmus projects should be facilitated ; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the european structural and investment funds and the programmes relating to migration , security , justice and citizenship , health and culture . ### as a way to ensure cooperation with other union instruments and support to other policies of the union , mobility opportunities should be offered to people , including persons with disabilities , in various sectors of activity , such as the public sector , agriculture and enterprise , to have a learning experience abroad allowing them , at any stage of their life , to grow and develop professionally but also personally , in particular by developing an awareness of their european identity and an understanding of european cultural diversity . the programme should offer an entry point for union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension , simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities . the scaling - up of erasmus projects should be facilitated ; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the european structural and investment funds and the programmes relating to migration , security , justice and citizenship , health and culture , as well as the european solidarity corps .


### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country . ### national agencies referred to in article 24 , together with the european commission , shall develop an eu - wide consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , including information regarding actions and activities managed at the national and union level , and its results . national agencies shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country , with a view to enhancing outreach across and cooperation with the wide spectrum of stakeholders , and to support a cross - sectoral approach in the programme ' s implementation .


### policy dialogue and cooperation with key stakeholders , including union - wide networks , european non - governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of education and training ; ### policy dialogue , support and cooperation with key stakeholders , including union - wide networks , european , national , regional and local non - governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of education and training , entailing , among others , structural support ;


### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country . ### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level and its results . national agencies shall inform all relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country , with a view to enhancing outreach across and cooperation with the wide spectrum of stakeholders and to support a cross - sectoral approach in the programme ' s implementation .


### the programme is a key component of building a european education area . it should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the skills agenda for europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs , growth and competitiveness . it should support member states in reaching the goals of the paris declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom , tolerance and non - discrimination through education29 . _________________ 28 com 381 final . 29 [ reference ] . ### the programme is a key component of building a european education area by 2025 , as agreed by the member states at the gothenburg social summit . it should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the skills agenda for europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills , competences and knowledge for sustaining jobs , growth , competitiveness , innovation and social cohesion . it should support member states in reaching the goals of the paris declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom , tolerance and non - discrimination through education29 . _________________ 28 com 381 final . 29 [ reference ] .


### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , in particular through widened use of online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . ### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , national sign languages included , in particular through widened use of accessible online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . the online tools and portals must be fully accessible in line with the requirements laid down in directive 2016 / 2102 on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies .


### ‘ youth participation activity’ means an out - of - school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and / or youth organisations , and characterised by a non - formal learning approach ; ### ‘ youth participation activity’ means an inclusive and accessible out - of - school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and / or youth organisations , and characterised by a non - formal learning approach ;


### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion , promote active citizenship , participation in democratic life and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , strengthening the youth sector and advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport .


### in compliance with the financial regulation , the commission should adopt work programmes and inform the european parliament and the council thereof . the work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure . ### in compliance with the financial regulation , the commission should establish and adopt work programmes in close cooperation with the european parliament and the council , having consulted national agencies and relevant stakeholders . the work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . the yearly programme priorities should maintain continuity . nevertheless , a certain degree of flexibility is necessary to respond to emerging challenges . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by means of delegated acts .


### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible learning mobility formats , and by fostering participation of small organisations , in particular newcomers and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle . ### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible learning mobility formats , simplified administrative procedures , youth - friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations , in particular newcomers and volunteer - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages . simplified procedures , such as accreditation through compliance with quality charters , should be put in place to allow experienced mobility providers to support institutions and organisations with limited resources and capacities , with a view to enhancing outreach , inclusion and quality of learning mobility . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted as a complementary aspect of a physical mobility to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle .


### in its communication on strengthening european identity through education and culture , the commission highlighted the pivotal role of education , culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations . strengthening european identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of europe and our democratic societies . going abroad to study , learn , train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this european identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship , among people of all ages . those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience . activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education , training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported . ### in its communication on strengthening european identity through education and culture , the commission highlighted the pivotal role of education , culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values , such as solidarity , amongst the youngest generations . strengthening awareness and understanding of the common european identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of europe and our democratic societies , which can become more inclusive , not least through intercultural and , where appropriate , interreligious dialogue . going abroad to study , learn , train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this european identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship , among people of all ages . those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engaging in their host country local communities to share their experience . activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education , training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported .


### ‘ youth worker’ means a professional or a volunteer involved in non - formal learning who supports young people in their personal socio - educational and professional development ; ### ‘ youth worker’ means a professional or a volunteer involved in non - formal learning who supports young people in their personal socio - educational and professional development and the development of their competences . youth workers together with young people are involved in the planning , steering , coordination , implementation and evaluation of youth work activities and related youth work development .


### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the programme should be ensured at european , national and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the programme , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders . ### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the programme should be ensured at european , national and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the programme , including , when applicable , with the support of other relevant stakeholders .


### the international dimension of the programme should be boosted aiming at offering a greater number of opportunities for mobility , cooperation and policy dialogue with third countries not associated to the programme . building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education , training and youth , the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors , such as in vocational education and training . ### the international dimension of the programme should be boosted aiming at i ) increasing opportunities for mobility and cooperation for individuals and organisations from less developed countries of the world by supporting capacity - building in third countries , skills ' development , people - to - people exchanges ; ii ) offering a greater number of opportunities for cooperation and mobility with developed and emerging countries to allow young europeans and european education systems to better face global challenges for the future , thus contributing to the growth and the competitiveness of the union . building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education , training and youth , the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors , such as in vocational education and training and sport .


### ‘ eu youth dialogue’ means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations which serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities , implementation and follow - up of european cooperation in the youth field ; ### ‘ eu youth dialogue’ means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations involving policy - and decision - makers , as well as experts , researchers and other relevant civil society actors . it serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities , implementation and follow - up of european cooperation in the all fields of relevance to young people ;


### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth , adult learning and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , decent jobs and social cohesion and inclusion , environmental protection , active citizenship , promoting rights and values and participation in democratic life , as well as to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building an accessible and inclusive european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education , training and youth , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport .


### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity . ### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can work , learn , exchange , study and find jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes solidarity , democracy and cultural diversity .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing regulation no 1288 / 2013 ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing regulation no 1288 / 2013


### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , in particular through widened use of online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . ### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , including sign languages , minority and neighbouring languages , in particular through widened use of accessible online tools , as well as traditional classroom language teaching , in order to overcome one of the students ' mobility barriers .


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ‘ learning mobility ' means moving physically to country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it is fully accessible , inclusive and adequately funded and shall be accompanied by measures such as language support , including for national sign languages , and training and / or be complemented by accessible online learning of and virtual cooperation regarding all eu spoken and signed languages . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible information technology and accessible communications tools ;


### not for profit sport events aiming at further developing the european dimension of sport . ### not - for - profit sport events , including small - scale events , aimed at further developing the european dimension of sport .


### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26 adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework , notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme , one of the union’s most visible success stories . the focus of the new programme should be on inclusiveness , and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities . this should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work . ### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework , notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme , one of the union’s most visible success stories . in its resolution of 14 march 2018 on the next multiannual financial framework , the european parliament called for the programme’s budget to be tripled on order to maintain its success , achieve its goals including increased inclusiveness , as well as reduce its shortcomings and barriers to participation . the focus of the new programme should be on inclusiveness , and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities . this should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work .