History
How long has Erasmus been around at all? And from when until when was Switzerland there (or not)? All the most important milestones are summarized on this page!
Erasmus and Switzerland: Milestones
Waiting on revival of negotiations with EU
Following the unilateral halt of the discussions on the Switzerland-EU Framework agreement, negotiations for a re-association to the new Erasmus+ and Horizons programme have come to a stop.
Dead of the Swiss-EU Framework Agreement
After 7 years of negotiations, the Federal Council decided to definitely bring an end the negotiations on the Institutional Framework Agreement with the EU, citing "substantial differences".
Launch of the new Erasmus+ 2021-2027 Programme
The European commission launches the new Erasmus+ programme 2021-2027, which aims to be more inclusive and to support the green and digital transitions
New petition asking for reassociation to Erasmus+
Submission of a new petition for a re-association of Switzerland to Erasmus+ initiated by the SAJV and VSS, and that gathered more than 10'000 signatures
Erasmus+ successor programme
The European Commission makes a proposal for the successor programme of Erasmus+ based on the EU MFF proposal of the same month. The budget of the programme is to be doubled.
Motion
A Motion is accepted that the Federal Council should enter into negotiations with the EU on accession to the successor programme to Erasmus+.
Extension of SEMP
After the SEMP has been renewed annually so far, the "interim solution" will now be extended for a further 3 years until 2020.
Petition of the SAJV
With the support of the VSS, the SAJV submits the petition "For a full association of Switzerland in Erasmus+".
Missing negotiations on the part of the Federal Council
It is known that the Federal Council is not negotiating with the EU on participation in Erasmus+ - despite previous information to the contrary.
Accession Horizon2020
As a result, Switzerland rejoins Horizon2020 immediately.
MEI light
The "MEI light" is implemented and the Croatia Protocol ratified.
Transitional solution SEMP
The Federal Council creates the SEMP (Swiss European Mobility Programme) as an interim solution planned for one year and makes it clear that full association with Erasmus+ remains the goal.
Erasmus burial on Bundesplatz
With a symbolic protest action, around 300 students buried the EU programmes "Erasmus" and "Horizon 2020" in Bern on Thursday evening.
Abandonment of EU negotiations
The EU then breaks off negotiations with Switzerland on Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020.
Croatia Protocol
As a result of the adoption of the MEI, Switzerland does not ratify the Protocol extending the free movement of persons to Croatia.
MEI
MEI
Switzerland accepts the mass immigration initiative, a popular initiative of the SVP.
Budget for Erasmus
The Parliament speaks money for participation in Erasmus+ as a basis for negotiations, as the EU demands more. In addition, the Parliament speaks money for participation in Horizon 2020 - as much as the EU demands.
Federal Council Message
In a message, the Federal Council promises that Switzerland will be back at Erasmus+ from 2014-2020.
Participation Switzerland
Switzerland will participate directly in the Erasmus programme from 2011-2013.
Foundation of Erasmus
Foundation of Erasmus (EuRopean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) as a result of the initiative of an educationalist by the Council of the European Union.
Erasmus from Rotterdam
Erasmus from Rotterdam was an important Renaissance scholar. He was born in the Netherlands (year of birth not exactly known) and died in Basel. But his name still lives many centuries later...