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
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
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
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
Snap parliamentary elections have been called in Ukraine for December 7. The governing coalition between the parties of President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko broke down one month ago. The European press asks who is responsible for the country's power struggle and who has come out in front, but doubts that fresh elections will lead Ukraine out of its permanent political crisis.
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