Source: European Parliament
The Erasmus+ programme seeks to promote equal opportunities and access, inclusiveness, diversity and fairness across all its actions.
The programme guide[1] and grant agreement[2] highlight that projects need to respect human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities, in full compliance with the values and rights enshrined in the EU Treaties and in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights[3].
In addition to the above-mentioned criteria, funded initiatives must meet, applicable eligibility, admissibility, exclusion and selection criteria outlined in the Erasmus+ programme guide.
The Commission does not specifically track lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+)-related activities in EU-funded projects.
Furthermore, the guide sets clear standards for the protection, health and safety of participants, including minors. Learning must take place in a safe environment, which respects and protects the rights of all people.
Participating organisations must have in place effective procedures to guarantee the safety, protection and non-discrimination of participants.
The Commission contacted the national agency in charge of the selection and monitoring of the project in question to ensure that the above-mentioned criteria are respected.
The national agency confirmed that the rules set out in the Erasmus+ programme guide and grant agreement are respected, including obtaining written parental consent prior to the participation of minors, and a comprehensive safeguarding policy set up by the beneficiary.
- [1] https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/document/erasmus-programme-guide-2025-version-1?pk_source=website&pk_medium=link&pk_campaign=pg&pk_content=pg-landing-download
- [2] https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/agr-contr/unit-mga_erasmus_en.pdf
- [3] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:12012P/TXT