Article | 07/05/2008

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

by Christoph Mayerl, Nikola Richter

A million and a half students have already studied abroad under Erasmus – the European educational exchange programme, which celebrated its twentieth birthday last year. Now the programme is to receive a funding boost so that more students can study in a greater range of countries. » more

Commentary | 07/05/2008

The Erasmus Cliché

by Gernot Wolfram

Why it's sometimes good to disrupt the harmony. A critical commentary by Gernot Wolfram. » more

Interview | 07/05/2008

"The fifth freedom"

Allowing European citizens – young and old – to move unimpeded within the territory of the Union is one of the EU's top priorities. eurotopics-editor Nikola Richter asked Ján Figel', European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth, about going mobile. » more

Article | 07/05/2008

Rather stay at home?

Even if most Europeans are generally in favour of mobility, the fear of losing touch with their private surroundings prevents Europeans from getting up and going. » more

Facts | 07/05/2008

How important is mobility to the public?

According to a Eurobarometer survey on labour market mobility 46 percent of respondents have rather positive views on the benefits of long-distance mobility. However there are considerable regional differences. » more

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