11/09/2019 (Agence Europe) – Representatives of the European Parliament and the EU Council will meet on 7 October for an introductory negotiation meeting on the 2021-2027 Erasmus programme. The EU Council reached a partial general approach on 28 November 2018 (see EUROPE 12143/20) and the European Parliament adopted its position at first reading on 28 March 2019 (see EUROPE 12224/13). The newly elected European Parliament confirmed this position at first reading on 22 July 2019 (see EUROPE 12301/18). However, the budgetary envelope of the programme will not be discussed, as it depends on the overall agreement on the multiannual financial framework. (SPj)