Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000871/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Bert-Jan Ruissen (ECR)
Erasmus+ is a worthwhile programme geared to social inclusion and youth participation. At her Parliament hearing on 12 November 2024, Roxana Mînzatu said that she would be aiming for more inclusiveness[1]. Erasmus+ is largely managed by national agencies. French private schools (établissements privés hors contrat), such as Protestant schools and Montessori schools, are being excluded by the French Government from Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (Learning Mobility of Individuals). This is national gold-plating of European policy that is putting French pupils at a disadvantage by comparison with their peers in other EU countries.
- 1.Can the Commission confirm that Erasmus+ is intended for all pupils from all schools in the EU with nationally recognised qualifications, regardless of their legal status (private or public)?
- 2.Is the Commission aware that the French authorities are excluding private-school pupils and teachers from Erasmus+? If so, what does the Commission think about this?
- 3.What scope does the Commission see of nonetheless allowing pupils and teachers from the schools concerned to take part in Erasmus+ projects, and does the Commission intend to engage with the French authorities on this matter?
Submitted: 27.2.2025
- [1] Quote: ‘I will strengthen Erasmus: first, by making it more inclusive; but second, also I want to look at how we will tackle those that are more in need.’