On 24 January, the European Parliament Culture and Education Committee took advantage of its first meeting with the Maltese Presidency to address a number of messages to the Council. MEPs particularly defended the Erasmus+ programme, which they believe is unable to cover more areas of action unless it receives more funding.
Petra Kammerevert (S&D, Germany) stated, “If the European Solidarity Corps is added to the programme’s scope, additional money will be needed”. The Maltese Minister...