Ursula von der Leyen's letter (Image: EU)
“Next step: Organise a debate on this in the European Parliament.
“Erasmus+ is a cornerstone in a peaceful continent– also beyond the EU.”
In December, after the UK and the EU agreed details of their post-Brexit trade deal, the Government published details of it replacement programme.
EU budget factions mapped (Image: Express)
The Turing scheme will be backed by over £100 million, providing funding for around 35,000 students in universities, colleges and schools to go on placements and exchanges overseas, starting in September 2021.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson commented: We now have the chance to expand opportunities to study abroad and see more students from all backgrounds benefit from the experience.