Androulla Vassiliou

New programmes for education, training, youth and culture

In the firm belief that investment in education, training and creativity is essential for the prosperity of future generations, the European Commission adopted a proposal for two new programmes on 23 November: Erasmus for All and Creative Europe. The programmes, put forward by Ms Vassiliou, will be more streamlined than current programmes in the area of education, training, youth and culture. They will also have better-targeted priorities and activities to reflect new challenges Europe is facing.

"My wish to increase investment in education, youth, creativity and innovation stems from my conviction that these are growth areas where Europe can achieve significant added value. The Erasmus for All and Creative Europe proposals are the right tools to help us respond to the challenges we face and I am confident that they will deliver the results we all want to see," said Ms. Vassiliou.

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