Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps National Agencies meeting Bucharest 10 April 2019

The Erasmus generation Erasmus student testimonial “Besides being the most successful programme of the European Union, Erasmus offers its beneficiaries more than just a temporary stay in another country. Participation to the programme actually represents an intense experience, which shapes characters and destinies and opens new ways in life. I identify myself with this programme that contributed to my academic, personal and professional development. I am proud to be part of a continuously growing Erasmus generation, which contributes to maintaining a united and cohesive Europe. In addition to the academic experience, Erasmus offers to the participants the opportunity to live in different cities, to make new friends, to communicate daily in at least one foreign language, to “test” themselves in a multicultural and multilingual environment. Personally, I will always come back with pleasure to Turin, reminding me how I discovered this city for the first time, how I loved it and how it remained forever in my heart.” ERASMUS GENERATION

The Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 1 January – 30 June 2019

MANDATE Citizen-centered Ambitious and realistic Future-oriented The Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 1 January – 30 June 2019 Citizen-centered Ambitious and realistic Future-oriented MANDATE #FutureOfEurope #SibiuSummit

LOGO & MOTTO „Cohesion, a common European value” A symbol of a confident, dynamic and strong European Union „Cohesion, a common European value” A call for European unity

PRIORITIES I. Europe of convergence II. A safer Europe Competitiveness, development gaps, employment and social rights Innovation and digitalisation Connectivity, climate and sustainability II. A safer Europe Internal security and combating crime and terrorism Effective external borders’ management Well functioning Schengen area Cyber security III. Europe as a stronger global actor Enlargement in Western Balkans EU defense capabilities (PESCO, EDF, CARD) Consistency and effectiveness of EU action in Eastern Neighborhood Multilateralism IV. Europe of Common Values Democracy, freedom, human rights and respect for human dignity Solidarity, equal opportunities, gender equality and social justice Combating racism, xenophobia, antisemitism, intolerance and populism

Europe of Common Values "Connecting Education" MOBILITY INCLUSION EXCELLENCE SECTORAL PRIORITIES EDUCATION

INCLUSION MOBILITY EXCELLENCE Language learning Early childhood education Upskilling Pathawys MOBILITY EXCELLENCE European Universities VET excellence centers Upskilling Pathways Erasmus+ Performance based funding Performance-Based Funding European Universities Language learning VET excellence centers Motto: ”Connecting Education” Contribution to the European Education Area - 2025

FILES (1) ADOPTED Regulation 499/2019 of 25 March 2019 laying down provisions for the continuation of ongoing learning mobility activities under the Erasmus+ programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013, in the context of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union Measures would ensure that in the event of a “no-deal” scenario young people from the EU and the UK who are participating in the Erasmus+ programme can complete their stay without interruption. - The Erasmus+ Contingency Regulation covers ‘learning mobility’ as defined in the Erasmus+ Regulation: the mobility of students in all cycles of higher education and of students, apprentices and pupils in vocational education and training; the mobility of young people in non-formal and informal learning activities and in volunteering activities; the mobility of staff in the field of education and training; the mobility of persons active in youth work or youth organizations and youth leaders.

FILES (2) TOWARDS THE EUROPEAN EDUCATION AREA – 2025 Council Recommendation on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages - Discussions finalised in the Education Committee Council Recommendation on High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care Systems - Discussions finalised in the Education Committee Council Conclusions on Upskilling Pathways: New Opportunities for Adults - Discussions finalised in the Education Committee

The 7th ASEM Education Ministers’ Meeting (ASEM ME7) KEY DATES (1) 15-16 May 2019, Bucharest The 7th ASEM Education Ministers’ Meeting (ASEM ME7) 22 May 2019, Brussels Education Council

Erasmus+ National Agencies Meeting KEY DATES (2) 27-28 February 2019, Bucharest High Level Group 17-19 March 2019, Alba-Iulia DG VET 31 March-2 April 2019, Timisoara DG Schools 9-12 April 2019, Bucharest Erasmus+ National Agencies Meeting 5-7 June 2019, Bucharest DG Higher Education

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