SUMMARY:

• 16th July - the European the Commission presented its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (“MFF”) for the period 2028-2034, amounting to nearly EUR 2 trillion.
• Major news : the budget proposal includes a significantly reinforced Erasmus+ programme (including sport), increased by 50% to a total of 40.8 EUR billion.
• FESI has actively pushed for this outcome in recent months, notably through our joint statement signed by over 150 organisations and in recent meetings with the European Commission.                

MORE INFORMATION :

Key elements of the new MFF: 

• More flexibility across the budget, so Europe has the capacity to act – and react – fast when circumstances change unexpectedly or when new policy priorities need to be addressed;  
• Simpler, more streamlined and harmonised EU financial programmes, so that citizens and companies can easily find and access funding opportunities;
• A competitiveness boost, for Europe to secure supply chains, scale-up innovation and lead the global race for clean and smart technology; 
• A balanced package of new own resources to ensure adequate revenues for EU priorities while minimising pressure on national public finances.

For the first time ever, the proposed budget includes a reinforced Erasmus+ programme – dedicated to education, training, youth and sport – increased from the current 26 EUR billion to 40.8 EUR billion

The Erasmus+ programme plays a strategic and financial role in supporting sport across the European Union by funding projects that promote grassroots participation in sport and physical activity, especially among underrepresented groups such as youth, women and people with disabilities.

After months of concern about potential budget cuts to Erasmus +, this proposal is a major win for the sport and PA ecosystem, which reflects FESI’s demands highlighted in our recent joint statement and exchanges with the Cabinet of Commissioner Micaleff and DG EAC.

Please find attached the full MFF proposal and a fact sheet on Erasmus+.

NEXT STEPS:

• The decision on the future long-term EU budget and revenue system will be discussed by Member States in the Council, acting by unanimity, with the consent of the European Parliament for the MFF, and where relevant – ratification by national parliaments for the revenue. 
• FESI will continue its advocacy efforts with both Member States and the European Parliament and will keep you informed of the process. We also kindly invite members to actively support this work through their contacts at the national level.