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The first thing is the doubling of appropriations for Erasmus: 30 billion of euros over 7 years. The European Parliament has proposed to triple those appropriations. Because by doubling Erasmus, we already allow all those who ask for Erasmus grants to benefit from it - one demand over two is rejected due to a lack of money. But by multiplying by three, we are able to welcome numerous apprentices and trainees from the professional training. We can add the Discover Europe programme, which should receive 700 million of euros and allow young people of 18 years old to discover Europe during their holidays. Then, the Youth Employment Initiative [this European programme supports the training of young people in regions where the employment rate of people under 25 years old is higher than 25%, Editor’s Note] should be doubled, but it is integrated in the European Social Fund (ESF). Knowing that within the ESF there is also a section of 761 million of euros especially dedicated to employment. Finally, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) could be usefully mobilised to build professional training centres for apprentices and equip them with materials and furniture.
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