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Transversal priorities of Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps

October 30, 2023

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The programs Erasmus + e European Solidarity Corps have a significant role in the implementation of political strategies of the European Union in their respective sectors of expertise and in particular within the European youth strategy. These programs focus on four key thematic priorities:

These priorities cut across all sectors and must be taken into account for the objectives, activities and management of the funded projects.

A group of people in a circle forming a chain with their closed fists Democratic participation

The Erasmus+ program and the European Solidarity Corps can give concrete answers to the need for active and democratic participation.
In fact, all the activities of the two Programs act as a stimulus to take an active part in the social and political life of one's community, one's country and Europe as a whole.
The activities of Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, also promoting the development of social and intercultural skills, critical thinking and media literacy, are exceptional tools to provide all participants and beneficiaries with tools to play an active role in democratic life .

Specifically regarding youth activities, both Programs move within the Youth Participation Strategy. This strategy promotes participation in democratic life and contributes to achieving the broader objectives of the EU Youth Strategy.
Read the Youth Participation Strategy through Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.

Environmental sustainability

The EU sees the environment and climate action as key priorities.
“The European Green Deal” is the new European growth strategy that recognizes the crucial role of different actors in formal and non-formal education in engaging communities in an essential debate on climate change and measures to combat it.
Erasmus+ represents an important tool for developing knowledge, skills and attitudes towards climate change and sustainable development, both in the EU and around the world.
Both within Erasmus+ and within the European Solidarity Corps, sustainable modes of transport and more responsible behavior are promoted and supported.
Environmental sustainability becomes a transversal priority, favoring projects that aim to develop skills, methodologies and strategies in the "green" skills sector, also to make participants at all levels "agents of change".
The European Solidarity Corps, with its approach to practical and direct intervention, is obviously a particularly effective tool in this sector, considering the possibility of projects directly aimed at protection, conservation and
enhancement of natural heritage and raising awareness of environmental sustainability.
When drafting and building projects, organizations and participants should make respect for the environment a default approach, to encourage change both in individual behaviors and at a systemic level.

A digital illustration of a butterfly Digital transformation

During the pandemic crisis, digital transformation proved to be a necessary and surprising revolution, allowing education and lifelong learning to continue despite difficulties. The Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) of the European Commission aims to promote high-quality, inclusive and accessible digital education in Europe, through cooperation at European level and the adaptation of education and training systems to the digital age.
The Erasmus+ Program supports this objective, promoting the development of digital skills in all sectors and social categories, in particular those with fewer opportunities and needs for digital literacy. Basic and advanced digital skills are essential for the active participation of civil society in democratic life in Europe and beyond.
The European Solidarity Corps also promotes the use of virtual and digital components such as information, communication and technology tools in all projects and activities.
Finally, it should be underlined that in the event that the projects involve the production of outputs, for training, research or awareness-raising purposes, the Programs require the use of open formats to encourage access and sharing of knowledge and skills, encouraging also the publication of any data in the form of "open data".

Four hands joining puzzle pieces of different colors Inclusion and diversity

The promotion of equality and inclusion has always been at the heart of the European Union and this has been enshrined in the EU treaties.
Within Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, they take on a priority aspect, both for the funded projects and for the bodies involved at every level.

Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps can play a fundamental role in building more inclusive and cohesive, supportive and inclusive communities in Europe, which value diversity. For this reason too, all participants in the two programmes must commit to ensuring equal opportunities, fair access, inclusion and diversity in all initiatives.

The European Strategy for Inclusion and Diversity permeates all aspects of the program and aims to broaden access to funding to more organizations and actively involve participants with fewer opportunities. It also provides guidance for projects focused on inclusion and diversity, offering guidance on how to overcome barriers that some groups may face in accessing these opportunities, both in Europe and elsewhere.

The strategy involves all the actors of the program, from the Executive Commission to the Agency and the Salto Resource Centers, with a particular focus on the National Agencies. The program provides tools and resources to help beneficiary organizations develop projects and activities that include participants with fewer opportunities.
Read the Guidelines for inclusion and diversity in Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.

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This guide was created as part of the annual work plan of the European network IGNet, co-financed by the European Union. The content of this guide reflects the views only of the authors and neither the European Commission nor any of its agencies can be held responsible for its content or any use made of it. The content of this guide has no official value for the purposes of submitting applications and projects, for which only the official guides of the individual programmes and initiatives are valid.

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