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"The Erasmus programme began 25 years ago and has already had approximately 3 million participants. It is one of the most popular and successful of Europe’s programmes and it is extremely important that it should continue to exist. It is a symbol of the EU and, since it is under threat, it will be the very unity of the EU which could be weakened. It is essential to agree a level of financing to ensure that this programme continues, since all the money applied would never be wasted but would be invested. It is a matter of investment in qualification, in the intellectual and cultural training of young people who will be the future of Europe. That being the case, it is unacceptable that the Erasmus programme should be under threat, since it is one of the most effective weapons for combating unemployment in Europe. The future of Europe and the credibility of the European Union are at stake; it is essential to fight for Erasmus; the amounts due must be paid and grants must be made available; young people must be provided with qualifications and incorporated into the labour market. I call upon the three institutions to strive to reach a satisfactory solution as swiftly as possible and I call upon the Council to set an example of discipline. It is not possible to refuse payments due for projects which were budgeted for and for which the appropriate legal authorisation was given."@en1
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