13/03/2019 (Agence Europe) – Not surprisingly, on Wednesday 13 March, the European Parliament supported emergency provisions to ensure continued trade between the United Kingdom and Europe under the Erasmus programme in the event of a no deal. The Regulation, presented by the European Commission at the end of January, provides that in the event of departure by the United Kingdom without an agreement, mobility activities under the Erasmus+ programme that started before 30 March 2019 will continue to be financed until their completion for a maximum period of 12 months (see EUROPE 12183/2). These measures are aimed at British students, trainees, apprentices and staff engaged in mobility activities in EU countries and vice versa. The text has yet to be discussed with the Council of the EU before it can be deemed adopted. (SPj)