On 6 May 2026 the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) unanimously adopted two opinions urging the European Union to secure adequate funding for the Erasmus+ and AgoraEU programmes in the forthcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028‑2034. The opinions call for protection of real‑term resources for education, culture and democratic participation and warn against cuts or reallocation from cohesion policy. They insist that local and regional authorities be actively involved in design, implementation and governance. The CoR requests a larger, more inclusive Erasmus+ budget that prioritises learners from disadvantaged areas and supports sports, vocational training and remote municipalities. For AgoraEU it demands clear funding, distinct cultural, media and equality strands, simplified grant procedures, reduced own‑contribution limits and support for local media and cultural heritage preservation.
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