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garagErasmus Annual Meeting 2026: co-creating the future of mobility

garagErasmus at the OCEANS Conference in Stockholm

which took place in Stockholm on 20–21 June. It was a valuable opportunity for us to reconnect, reflect and reimagine what we can achieve as a network.

This event was more than just a formal gathering; it was a true moment of exchange and shared vision. We focused on key themes such as employability, cultural exchange and international collaboration, discussing how international experiences can boost employability, build intercultural skills and strengthen global collaboration.

The active involvement of ESAA’s sister organisations strengthened the collective message: we are building a stronger, more inclusive and impactful network.

A powerful reminder from this meeting: mobility isn’t just movement: it’s transformation.

Erasmag is officially out!

You can follow the work of our reporters on our social pages Instagram and TikTok.

The project is promoted by garagErasmus, University of Pavia and Gruppo SAE.

Our Network Manager, Carlo Bitetto, has presented ErasMAG to the EC2U Alliance, that is gathering at the University of Pavia.

The European Campus of City-Universities (EC2U) is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual Alliance consisting of eight universities from diverse regions of the European Union: the Universidade de Coimbra, the Gheorghe Asachi​ Technical University of Iași, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, the Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, the Università degli Studi di Pavia, the Université de Poitiers (Coordinator), the University of Salamanca (Universidad de Salamanca) and the Turun yliopisto – University of Turku.

How to include, not only Erasmus, but also PhD students in the ErasMAG project, has been one of the topics discussed by the alliance.

Stay tuned for the press conference presenting the project, to be held at the University of Pavia on 14 October 2025!

#erasmag #erasmus #university #universityofpavia

Echo-Cultures: Tips for an Eco-Friendly Summer (Sustainable tourism edition)

Dreaming of a greener holiday? Start with these easy tips:

1. Respect culture and people

Every place has its own customs, and it’s always best to know them and show respect.

It’s a great idea to learn a few basic words in the local language.

2. Support local businesses

When you travel, choose local shops, guides and activities.

It helps the local economy while preserving the character of the place.

3. Use sustainable transports

Choose the most sustainable transport options, like public transport, whenever you can.

This reduces CO2 emissions and helps minimize the poor air quality that comes with mass tourism.

Let’s travel responsibly and leave a positive footprint this summer!

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garagErasmus Participates in the EMA General Assembly 2025 in Paris

The two-day Assembly gathered representatives from across Europe and beyond for a dynamic programme of plenary discussions, thematic workshops, and collaborative strategy sessions. Topics ranged from sustainable leadership and diversity in mobility to innovative alumni engagement and cross-organizational cooperation.

garagErasmus contributed actively to the dialogue, sharing its vision for empowering the Erasmus Generation and deepening its longstanding commitment to supporting international talent. The Foundation highlighted the importance of synergy among ESAA partners and the need for strategic partnerships that can foster sustainable and inclusive mobility ecosystems.

By participating in the EMA General Assembly, garagErasmus reaffirmed its role as a catalyst for international cooperation and as a dedicated advocate for the values of Erasmus: openness, opportunity, and unity in diversity.

garagErasmus launches two new Focus Group within his network

On the occasion of the 2024 Higher Education European Networking Summit and in collaboration with the European Commission, garagErasmus established two new Focus Groups.

The first is a Policy Focus Group composed of two members from the garagErasmus Secretariat, five representatives from gE4 local communities, and five representatives from higher education institutions (HEIs). This group will be responsible for shaping, promoting, and implementing strategic initiatives that support the organization’s mission to enhance educational outcomes across Europe.

The second is a Focus Group on European Universities Alliances which will be established to explore the functioning and impact of European Universities. It’s objective is to provide the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) with reliable insights into the real-world operations of these institutions. The group will examine how mobility budgets are allocated within standard university agreements and alliances, and assess the influence of being part of a European University Alliance on funding evaluations by National Agencies (NAs). This work aims to support evidence-based decision-making and improve policy implementation across the European Higher Education landscape.

 Multiplier events realized in Brussels

The two events took place at the representation of the Regione Lombardia in the morning, and at the office of the Académie d’Enseignement Supérieur (ARES) in the evening. The two occasions brought together a diverse audience representing various institutions, universities, associations, and companies coming from all over Europe.

On the occasion, Martina Altea Bellinzona showcased the results of the BRIGHTS Project to the audience. During her presentation, she gave an insight, elucidating the project’s objectives, and outlining the steps undertaken by the project partners to achieve them. Participants gained valuable insights into the methodologies employed and the research results, anticipating the forthcoming final conference of the BRIGHTS project.

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garagErasmus 2024 Annual Meeting in Brussels

The event was an opportunity to strengthen the links between our engaged partners (institutions, Higher Education Institutions, partner associations, and local chapters) and institutional stakeholders, which were represented by over 50 participants.

This year, we saw the presence of representatives from the European Commission. Vito Borrelli, DG EAC Team Leader – Higher Education / Erasmus+, discussed the ongoing evaluation process of the Erasmus+ programme and its potential future implications. Hélène Banegas, Project Adviser – Erasmus+ International Alumni, introduced the discussion on the future of the ESAA network, of which garagErasmus is a founder. Céline Jambon, policy officer in the “Skills Agenda” Unit of the European Commission (DG for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion), closed the European Year of Skills and discussed future action points.

Day 1 – Monday, 13th of May

The event kicked off with a presentation by Fabrizio Bitetto, CEO and President of the garagErasmus Foundation, that gave an overview of the year’s activities, highlighting the addition of new gE4s, as well as the engagement of existing gE4s in various initiatives. He discusses key events and projects, including the Learning Garage and the Annual Meeting, along with participation in prominent events.

Vito Borrelli, DG EAC Team Leader – Higher Education / Erasmus+ from the European Commission discussed the ongoing evaluation of the Erasmus+ programme, highlighting efforts to improve its effectiveness and address emerging challenges. He elaborated on budgetary considerations, mobility initiatives, and strategies for promoting inclusion. Attendees engaged in a dialogue, raising questions and sharing insights on topics such as accommodation and support for disadvantaged groups.

Carlo Bitetto, gE Network Manager, introduced ErasMag, a new online platform designed for the Erasmus Generation. This platform will enable students to write articles about their experiences abroad, effectively becoming “Erasmus correspondents.” The project, developed in collaboration with Gruppo SAE, is set to launch in the coming months.

Later on, representatives from gE4Orense, gE4Cordoba and gE4Varna highlighted their activities and initiatives, showcasing successful practices within the garagErasmus network.

Participants shared proposals for enhancing collaboration and communication within the garagErasmus community, emphasizing strategic planning, resource sharing, and the creation of operational teams.

Day 2 – Tuesday, 14th of May

 The day started with a presentation by Toñi Caro, Chair of the Quality Assurance Board, which provided insights into the 2023 Quality Assurance Report, detailing gE’s objectives, financial allocations, and ongoing initiatives. She outlined the board’s tasks for the year and presented key performance indicators.

After her presentation, Martina Altea Bellinzona and Nunzia Di Francesco highlighted two projects, BRIGHTS and Digital Life Learning, showcasing their objectives, methodologies, and outcomes. Attendees engaged in discussions and posed questions about project implementation.

Later, participants discussed new project proposals, focusing on collaboration opportunities, outreach strategies, and operational planning. Ideas were exchanged for enhancing gE’s impact and expanding its network.

Carlo Bitetto presented upcoming meetings and events organized by garagErasmus, including capacity-building sessions and networking summits. He encouraged participation and engagement in future activities.

Representants members of ESAA (garagErasmus, OCEANS, ASAF, ESN and EMA) started a discussion about the alliance’s future, focusing on different topics, such as collaboration possibilities, benefits of being part of the network, and possible improvements.

The garagErasmus Annual Meeting was a unique opportunity for gE members and stakeholders to connect, fostering dialogue and collaboration. It also served as a reminder to all attendees of the importance of being active within the network and maintaining enthusiasm for its current opportunities.

Further information about 2024 Annual Meeting
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The final report for strategic up-skilling and reskilling has been published!

Due to its engagement in lifelong learning and in education, the garagErasmus foundation is pleased to share the report with you.

The report gives an insight into the significance of strategic investments in human capital to drive economic growth, achieve sustainability goals, and mitigate social disparities, focusing on up-skilling and reskilling actions to build a European skills economy.

Through a comprehensive study conducted during one year across 39 countries, the report identifies common partners and trends in skills and highlights different approaches for up-skilling and reskilling, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors, lifelong learning, and green skills’ integration.

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BRIGHTS guidelines on sustainability education are out!

highlighting the critical importance of implementing innovative approaches across European universities. The project partners collaboratively developed these guidelines, analyzing data obtained from a comprehensive questionnaire distributed among various EU member states, and subsequently through a workshop held at the University of Pavia. The combined research methodology allowed for obtaining a holistic view of current teaching practices, evaluating readiness for innovation, and identifying major challenges, obstacles, and opportunities within European higher education institutions.

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Digital Life Learning: student trainings continue in Athens with People Behind

The training was in collaboration with a vocational center in Athens – SVIE – with whom People Behind had already collaborated in the past. Through innovative exercises and games, trainers were able to understand how younger people perceive old age, and in turn, were able to teach techniques and methods to better approach individuals aged 65 and above, delve into their needs and integrate them into the digital world.

Throughout the training sessions, People Behind gathered useful information and experiences, that will go to the other partners of the project to improve the level of education for trainers of older individuals at a European level.

The training will be followed by the training for older people by the young students, which will take place in the next few weeks in Kypseli Municipal Market. 

gE Director of Secretariat Valentina Presa attends the event Inspiring Young Europeans organized by Fondation Hippocrène

The event was held at the Paris City Hall, and during the event our director of Secretariat assisted to the cerimony awards of the three winners of the Prix IYE. The contest aim is to support French associations in their expansion process, in order to increase their impact, their visibility, their financing and their creativity. The three associations which won the contest now have the opportunity to meet and exchange best practices with different members and partners from Fondation Hippocrène.

We are grateful to have been invited to the cerimony award and to have had the opportunity to represent garagErasmus Foundation.

Meet our local chapter gE4Verona!

volunteering and democratic participation of young people by organizing cultural events, youth exchanges, training courses and workshops.

Oriel is also active in promoting social, economic and environmental sustainability.

To achieve its goals, Oriel works primarily with the European Union’s ErasmusPlus and European Solidarity Corps programs.

We are very pleased to have Oriel on board and look forward to working with them for the betterment of Europe!

gE4Cities gather in Bologna for gE Capacity Building

The Capacity Building aimed to strengthen and improve the skills of the gE4Cities local groups on “Networking and Project Implementation and Communication”, while providing a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and collaboration among gE4Cities. 

The two-day event, attended by many participants from different parts of Europe and beyond, was the occasion for Fabrizio Bitetto, CEO of the garagErasmus Foundation, to welcome the new local associations and introduce them to the garagErasmus network.

On the first day, thanks to a poster session dedicated to gE4Cities, the participants had the opportunity to get to know each other and the network by presenting their organisations and ongoing projects. They also had their say on the future strategy and membership of garagErasmus, suggesting valuable starting points for next year’s work. 

The following day, two activities were organised around the theme of capacity building: an interactive session led by Lia Chiara Miccichè, one of the initiators of the garagErasmus Foundation and now co-founder of LimeUp, on the best ways to develop and manage a project; a workshop led by Arianna Ioli, Director of Europa Business School, on how to use storytelling to communicate projects involving participants in a peer-to-peer activity. Participants were also able to get an overview of the next funding opportunities and garagErasmus projects for 2023, including activities related to the European Year of Skills, Erasmus Days, the European Digital Education Hub and the gE4women entrepreneurship platform – presented for the first time during the event – as well as other plans for 2024. 

We are very grateful to our gE4Cities for their productive engagement and contribution to the sessions, workshops and discussions that took place. This capacity building was a great step forward towards a more united and effective network for the Erasmus generation.

Special thanks to Stefano Campanari, CEO of Scambieuropei and gE4Bologna, and to the staff of Scambieuropei for hosting the event.

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gE4Cities Capacity Building event confirmed in Bologna

It will provide a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration among gE4s. The overall topic will be “NETWORKING AND PROJECTS”.

As we celebrate the European Year of Skills, these events hold great importance in fostering talent and professional development within the Erasmus Generation. The participation of garagErasmus’ gE4Cities representatives will be crucial in shaping the future of international students, trainees, and young professionals.

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Call for gE4Cities to host Capacity Building event

The event will take place in the span of two days, on 27-28 July 2023, and aims to strengthen and enhance the abilities of gE4Cities local groups. It will provide a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration among gE4s. The topic, as suggested in the whatsapp group, will be “NETWORKING AND PROJECTS”.

Please send an email to info@garagerasmus.org to apply. 

Erasmus+ commemorates its 35 years in Paris!

This event will give the floor to those who make Erasmus+ happen: pupils, apprentices, students, teachers and trainers, professionals, volunteers and members of associations. All of them will share their Erasmus+ experience and how it has been a determining factor in their lives. Ministers, Commissioners and elected representatives will then join the discussion, which will count with the intervention of the French President Emmanuel Macron.

Erasmus+ Citizens’ Forum: 35 proposals
Towards a right to learning mobility for everyone in Europe

Young people will defend their proposals for making the Erasmus+ programme more accessible to all, in front of the national and European political decision-makers present at the event. This work is the result of a consultation initiated during a citizen forum on October 1st and 2nd.

Our local chapter in Paris Fondation Hippocrène is associated with the 35th anniversary of Erasmus+ and proposes the musical sequences with Tatiana Probst (soprano), Dominique Probst (cymbals), Guillaume Vincent (piano), Lucienne Renaudin Vary (trumpet).

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A Ball Can Change Everything: the third Katowice Internationals World Cup is held again in Silesia

Its aim is, since the very beginning, to promote social inclusion and diversity through a simple yet extraordinary action, such as a football match. Multicultural interaction and inclusivity are the values our Foundation believes in and promotes every day.

The whole draw of the tournament was composed by 20 different national teams from nearly every continent: Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. Each team was composed of internationals living in Poland and coming not only from Katowice or Silesia, but also Kraków or Gdánsk: the only requirement to play is being born in the country you are playing for.

The first day started with a parade of the 20 national teams to present themselves to the supporters. The pitch was divided in 4 different pitches where all the matches were being played at the same time, to make the show more exciting. Soon enough we could see some teams already getting favourites for the Cup after some astonishing matches.

These two intense days culminated in a thrilling and deserved victory for the Egyptian team and an earned second place for the Portuguese one, but our greatest achievement is to have marched under the same flag! Looking forward to the next chapter.

garagErasmus Annual Meeting 2026: co-creating the future of mobility

Genç Zihin Derneği (GEZIDER) joins garagErasmus as gE4Istanbul!

a Turkish youth organization founded in 2016 with the mission of empowering and supporting young people while making a positive impact in their communities. 

GEZIDER was established to support young people in conducting studies in the social, cultural, artistic, educational, and health fields. Its aims include encouraging experienced youth to mentor and guide other young people, contributing to the development of youth policies, and encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit among young people. The association also seeks to provide knowledge, skills, and attitudes in these areas, to reach out to young people across Turkey,  especially in provinces with limited opportunities, and to promote the sharing of experiences and life stories, ensuring that this knowledge and these skills are actively applied.

Moreover, the association carries out scientific, social and cultural studies in the fields of culture, arts, sports, science, individual and social development, tourism and employment at the local, national and international levels. 

garagErasmus is excited to welcome GEZIDER into its network and looks forward to the future initiatives we will develop together.

Group of the European Youth for Change (GEYC) joins garagErasmus as gE4Bucharest!

a Romanian youth organization founded in 2010 with the mission of empowering young people to create positive change in their communities. 

Although based in Romania, GEYC is active at the European level. It is the initiator and coordinating organization of the PRISMA European Network, a European wide coalition aimed at raising the quality of youth projects. Since 2023, GEYC has also held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

With a focus on entrepreneurship and engagement, democracy and human rights, digital and sustainability, GEYC provides opportunities through educational projects primarily targeting young people aged 14–35, as well as youth workers and teachers.

garagErasmus is excited to welcome GEYC into its network and looks forward to the future initiatives we will develop together.

ESAA Representatives Debate the Future Erasmus at gE Annual Meeting

representatives of the organisations that form the Erasmus+ Student and Alumni Alliance (ESAA) gathered for a panel discussion under the theme “Erasmus at a Crossroads: Towards and Beyond 2027.”

This exchange brought together voices from across the Erasmus+ ecosystem to reflect on the future of the programme, as Europe prepares for the next multiannual financial framework and considers how Erasmus+ can continue evolving to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The panel was moderated by Toñi Caro, representing EO&H for Good, and featured contributions from Carlo Bitetto (garagErasmus Foundation), Rajon Bhuijan (Erasmus Mundus Association), Vitoria Cabral (OCEANS Network), Roshan Halkhoree (ASAF – Africa), and Nikolina Adzic (Western Balkans Alumni Association). Together, they offered diverse perspectives on the impact of mobility, alumni engagement, and the importance of inclusive, sustainable approaches to European and international cooperation.

This conference was one of many initiatives organised throughout the year to reinforce the ESAA network and to support the Erasmus Generation in shaping a stronger, more united Europe. It underlined the vital role that former Erasmus+ participants continue to play in driving civic engagement, promoting European values, and contributing to the long-term vision of the programme.

garagErasmus Annual Meeting 2025: building the next five years

bringing together participants from across Europe for a two-day working session titled “5 Years Ahead.” The event served as a strategic platform for evaluating the Foundation’s progress and collectively designing its direction for the coming years, with a focus on international mobility, skills development, policy engagement, and innovation across the network. This edition was suppoerted by the Erasmus+ Student and Alumni Alliance (ESAA).

The meeting opened with a plenary session led by President and CEO Fabrizio Bitetto, who presented the Foundation’s 2024 Annual Report along with the strategic work plan for 2025. His remarks emphasized the importance of broadening the impact of mobility programmes, fostering a more inclusive Erasmus ecosystem, and strengthening the visibility and effectiveness of garagErasmus initiatives. Following this, Toñi Caro González of Eoh For Good, independent evaluator and head of the Quality Assurance Board, presented the 2024 Quality Assurance Report. 

The programme continued with the presentation of network members. Carlo Bitetto introduced the new representatives of the gE4 network, who each presented themselves and shared updates on their local initiatives. Among them, Dr. Oleg Fetisov from the Czech Technical University in Prague announced that the next Higher Education European Networking Summit conference will be hosted in Prague in November 2025. Marco Santos from gE4Tallinn outlined projects involving youth centres, Erasmus+ exchanges, and VET partnerships. Andrei Dodea from gE4Bucharest presented activities coordinated by GEYC, while Muhammat Ali Uslu from gE4Istanbul discussed mental health and arts-focused initiatives developed by the GZ Association. Rajon Bhuiyan from gE4Luxembourg introduced a new digital platform aimed at improving connectivity across the garagErasmus network.

Later in the day, Carlo Bitetto, Network Manager of garagErasmus and Francesca Ferri, journalist of Gruppo SAE, presented ErasMAG, the Foundation’s newly launched online magazine written by Erasmus students for Erasmus students. The platform aims to amplify the voices and experiences of the Erasmus community and was developed following a storytelling training held in Pavia from 31 March to 1 April 2025. The training, organised by garagErasmus and Gruppo SAE and hosted by the University of Pavia, introduced participants to storytelling techniques tailored to the context of European mobility.

A central component of the Annual Meeting were the working group sessions, which began in the afternoon and continued into the second day. Facilitated by gE co-founder and board member Marco Mazzini, these sessions brought together participants in six groups, each focusing on key themes such as mobility, policy advocacy, skill recognition, professional development, European citizenship, and strategic initiatives. The format was designed to foster collaborative planning and to co-develop concrete project ideas informed by the Foundation’s previous work. On the second day, these working groups reconvened to refine their proposals and presented their work in a plenary session. The presentations reflected the diversity of the network and underscored the value of participatory design in shaping garagErasmus’ next steps.

A high-level panel discussion followed, bringing together representatives from Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA), OCEANS network, African Student Alumni Alliance (ASAF), Western Balkans Alumni Association (WBAA), and garagErasmus to discuss the future of Erasmus+ under the theme “Erasmus at a Crossroads: Towards and Beyond 2027.” The discussion addressed the need to increase access for underrepresented regions, promote intercontinental alumni networks, and leverage mobility as a tool for intercultural exchange and socio-economic development.

The meeting also marked the establishment of two new focus groups announced by Valentina Presa, Director of the Secretariat. One group will concentrate on policy development, while the other will explore European Universities alliances, focusing on collaboration models and resource management within inter-university mobility partnerships.

The programme concluded with the presentation of several projects supported by ESAA and developed by members of the garagErasmus network. These included Sailing Together from gE4Malaga (University of Malaga), Rural Roots, European Wings from gE4Ourense  (Bregal Association), gE4s: Empowering through the Net from gE4Verona (Oriel Association), and EUinaDay from gE4Tuscany (Lime Up). Each initiative reflected the commitment of the network to inclusive participation, sustainability, and local innovation.

Looking ahead, participants were invited to contribute ideas for the upcoming Capacity Building event scheduled in Athens on 10 and 11 July 2025. Suggested themes included design thinking, ecological strategies, professionalisation of youth organisations, digital communication, innovation, institutional advocacy, European citizenship education, mentoring methodologies, entrepreneurship models, and resource and HR management.

The Annual Meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to the values of the Erasmus programme and the collaborative spirit of garagErasmus, as well as an official welcoming to new members.  Through reflection, dialogue, and practical planning, the event reaffirmed the Foundation’s mission to advance European mobility, support the personal and professional development of young Europeans, and strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation across the continent.

Gallery – Day 1
Gallery – Day 2
Material Annual Meeting

garagErasmus 2024 Annual Meeting in Brussels

It’s true: low talents cost millions!

The problem

In brief, skills mismatches mean that business are not able to find new employees In possession of the necessary skills to completely fulfill their job requirements. It can also mean that new employees are overqualified for the duties they are assigned. In both cases there is a problem of “mismatch” between the supply and the demand of skills in the job market. Skills mismatches are bad for economy because they make businesses less competitive and have social repercussions on affected employees. More precisely:

  1. they obstacle productivity of businesses as they don’t find the profiles fitting 100% their projects. The EESC study estimates that European economy loses over 2.14% productivity per year due to skills mismatches;
  2. they can extend job seekers’ unemployment, which is particularly worrying in those EU countries that are still affected by high levels of long-term unemployment and struggling to put they economies back on track after the economic and financial crisis (according to Eurostat, in 2017 the EU unemployment rate was 7.6%, with regional peaks of up to 29.1%);
  3. they can reduce innovation potential of businesses not finding properly skilled human resources, which is another source of worry for EU competitiveness, as the European Innovation Scoreboard 2017 ranks the EU only 6th after South Korea, Canada, Australia, Japan and the US and up only a slight 2% since 2010 (cf. p 13 of the study).

The causes

What are the causes of skills mismatches? According to the authors of the study, there are mainly two factors: (1) educations systems are slow to adapt to the ever-evolving needs of the economy and keep up with the development of new technologies and business models; (2) low labour mobility across regions and sectors. The second point specifically is in turn caused by a set of flaws in the EU labour market such as information asymmetries between countries (job seekers are not easily aware of the conditions to access positions in other countries), insufficient recognition of foreign qualifications (such as university diplomas) and lagging cross-country labour intermediation (despite the EURES network expansion). Cultural and linguistic differences can also be counted in the problems leading to low labour mobility.

Addressing low cross-country mobility

To be really competitive, fair and to grow constantly, the European economy cannot waste human capital. It needs to make full use of the integrated labour market, where people have the right and the concrete possibility to move to another country and be employed where its skills and interests best match labour demand. Unblocking cross-country mobility of talents should be a priority in a barrier-free Europe. In particular:

  1. Invest in the Erasmus Generation! The ErasmusPlus is the most successful programme of the European Union and should be allowed to empower even more citizens in the coming years. Funding growing talents to make experiences abroad is the most direct way the EU has to address the mobility problems pointed out here above. As European leaders are discussing the next seven-year budget of the European Union, the Erasmusx10 campaign has some suggestions for them to take ErasmusPlus to the next level.
  2. Automatic recognition of higher education diplomas would make it much easier for students and young job seekers to move their search across countries and potentially find a job quicker. The upcoming set up of a “European Education Area” would be the right framework to automatise qualifications’ recognition.

Is garagErasmus doing anything to counter this phenomenon?

Of course! New editions of the garagErasmus international Talents Match are planned in the fall 2018. Know more about what it is and follow our social media channels and website to be the first to know where the next ones will take place!References:

The EU upgrades the European Solidarity Corps


The ESC was created to help young people between 18 and 30 to participate in a range of solidarity activities in different fields (environment, culture, social services, helping refugees, migrants, children or the elderly) as a tangible expression of European values. The aim of the ESC is to contribute to addressing unmet societal needs, while enhancing young people’s personal, educational, social, civic and professional development.
This agreement will enable 100.000 Europeans participate in ESC activities by 2020.

You can join…

Are you looking forward to join the European Solidarity Corps? Check out all you need on the ESC portal

…and maximise the impact of your experience!

Have you taken part in a project as a member of the European Solidarity Corps? Are you engaged in one right now? Get to garagErasmus online platform! You can find people who are making an international experience in the same place as you are or have been involved in the same project as yours and could give you some hints on how to have a more positive impact. You can also write down your thoughts and share your experience for the next ESC generations.

Background

The proposal for the European Solidarity Corps was presented by the Commission as a part of the broader set of initiatives called “Investing in Europe’s Youth” launched on 7 December 2016. The ESC builds on the experience of the European Voluntary Service (EVS), which has provided volunteering opportunities for young people for 20 years, as well as policies and programmes such as the Youth Guarantee and the “Your First Eures Job”.Since its launch in December 2016 eight different EU-wide ESC programmes have been mobilised to offer volunteering, traineeship or job opportunities in solidarity-related sectors to young people across the EU. So far almost 60.000 young people have registered and almost 5.000 of them started a placement.

After a successful phasing in of the project, clear rules and an appropriate budget were needed.

For details of the agreement and its future development, visit: http://bit.ly/EUupgradesESC

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