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"Mr President, for me the Erasmus programme is the biggest success story of the EU. In 2014 alone, the programme provided the UK with more than EUR 79 million in grants and allowed 36 734 British people to study, train or volunteer abroad. These grants helped – and continue to help – young people enhance their skills and employability and intercultural awareness. They also encourage young people to participate in democratic life. Compared to previous generations of programmes, the new Erasmus+ provides stronger support for learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, which I welcome. By funding cooperation projects, Erasmus+ also fosters modernisation and EU-wide collaboration, which in turn stimulate innovation, creativity and improved job prospects.
Leaving the EU will have a major impact on higher education in the UK, with an important loss of income due to a fall in the numbers of EU nationals studying in the UK. Losing access to EU funding, such as Horizon 2020 grants, which accounts for a quarter of all public investment in UK research could further tarnish the attractiveness of the UK as a place to study for international students, including those from non-EU countries. Furthermore, by ending freedom of movement, a hard Brexit would deprive future generations of young Britons of the chance to broaden their minds, learn a foreign language, enjoy a new culture and gain a valuable European experience."@en1
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