36,318 18-year-old Europeans will receive a free travel pass to explore Europe's diversity, learn about its cultural heritage and history, and connect with people from all over the continent. This is thanks to the DiscoverEU initiative, funded under the Erasmus+ programme. Successful applicants in the DiscoverEU October 2023 round are receiving the news today. They will travel mainly by rail between March 2024 and May 2025.
The total number of applicants from Luxembourg under the October 2023 application round was 73 of which 65 were awarded the DiscoverEU travel pass.
Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, said: “DiscoverEU is a unique opportunity to embark on an unforgettable journey across Europe, where each stop creates new relationships and highlights Europe's multifaceted beauty. To all the young adventurers stepping into this remarkable journey: may every location expand your perspectives, every interaction enrich your spirit, and every encounter leave a lasting memory!”
This application round of DiscoverEU was open to young people born between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2005 from EU Member States as well as from Erasmus+ associated countries. In total, 144 038 young people had applied in this round. DiscoverEU also includes a learning dimension, with pre-departure information trainings or Meet-ups throughout Europe. Young participants can join #DiscoverEU Official Facebook Group to connect with the DiscoverEU community.
More information on DiscoverEU and figures per countries are available in a factsheet.
(For more information: Johanna Bernsel — Tel.: + 32 2 298 66 99; Flore Boutier - Tel.: +32 2 296 60 43)
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- Publication date
- 9 January 2024
- Author
- Representation in Luxembourg