07 January 2026
Aurora Universities has joined forces with 16 other European higher education organisations to issue a joint statement calling for an Erasmus+ budget of at least €60 billion for 2028–2034. The statement, published on 7 January 2026, urges the European Parliament, the European Commission, and Member States to significantly increase Erasmus+ funding to meet the programme’s ambitions.
Aurora is fully committed to the success of Erasmus+. The Aurora 2030 programme has made great progress on international cooperation and student and staff exchanges. However, the proposed budget will not suffice to maintain mobility and cooperation at scale, nor to broaden efforts and societal impact.
This joint statement, therefore, highlights the importance of securing funding aligned with Erasmus+’s ambitious objectives. This will allow the higher education organisations to secure one of Europe’s most tangible success stories, which will positively impact employability, innovation capacity and civic engagement across Europe.
Read the full statement here
For more information, please contact Pim de Boer (senior policy advisor) or Ramon Puras (secretary general)
