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35 Years of Erasmus+: Experiencing Exchange, Shaping Europe

The Erasmus Programme is celebrating 35 years of connections, collaboration, and inspiring learning experiences. For over three decades, it has opened up new horizons for people across Europe – bringing together young talents, fostering intercultural understanding, and building partnerships that reach far beyond borders.

In a time of great transformation, European exchange has never been more valuable. Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme for education, youth, and sport, designed to promote equal opportunities, sustainability, and social cohesion throughout Europe. It strengthens not only the professional pathways of participants but also their personal development and sense of shared identity.

The current programme generation (2021–2027) puts a strong emphasis on widening access: making Erasmus+ available to more people, regardless of their background or circumstances. Key priorities include inclusion, environmental responsibility, and the development of green skills. Sustainable mobility and innovative learning formats are central to this mission.

At DEULA-Nienburg, Erasmus+ has been an integral part of our training approach since 2014. Through the programme, we:

• send vocational students and apprentices from various fields on placements abroad,
• host young learners from our European partner countries or place them with local companies,
• and participate in strategic partnerships to develop innovative approaches and share best practices in vocational education.

Erasmus+ is about more than just travelling – it’s about learning, growing, and actively shaping the future of Europe.