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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. More about the Romanian Presidency:
#RO2019EU