Erasmus for all and creative Europe 2014-2020

Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou will announce the European Commission's proposal for 'Erasmus for All', the new programme for education, training, youth and sport, and 'Creative Europe', the new programme for the cultural and creative sector. The background: The Commission aims to strengthen investment in education, training and youth and the cultural and creative sector. Both programmes are part of the Commission's proposal for a multi-annual budget for 2014-2020. The new programme for education, training and youth would allocate €15.2 billion (+ 73%) over seven years; the increase underlines the priority given to investing in knowledge and skills to support job creation and growth in Europe. The programme would ensure that more people benefit from EU grants to study or train abroad; it would also promote cooperation between governments, educational institutions, businesses and other partners, to support the policy reforms needed to modernise education systems and promote innovation, entrepreneurship and employability. The 'Creative Europe' programme will support the cultural and creative sectors with a budget of €1.8 billion (+37%). The focus will be on helping culture and audiovisual professionals to make the most of the Single Market and to reach new audiences in Europe and beyond, as well as promoting cultural diversity and the Europe 2020 objectives for jobs and sustainable growth. The event: Press conference with Commissioner Vassiliou, Berlaymont press room (to be confirmed). A press release and memo will be available the same day.