Erasmus+ Programme
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the answer of 15 June 2026, to Question 4222, on Erasmus+ programme, what is the definition of a (a) direct action and (b) indirect action, in relation to the policy on financial corrections.
Answered by Josh MacAlister
In the Erasmus+ programme, direct actions are implemented directly by the European Commission, usually through its executive agency, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
The majority of funding is distributed through indirect actions delegated by the European Commission to National Agencies in participating countries, which brings Erasmus+ as close as possible to its beneficiaries and to adapt to the diversity of national education, training and youth systems.
Each of these granting authorities can choose to apply proportionate financial corrections in the instance of errors, irregularities or fraud or breach of obligations under the Model Grant Agreement. Further information is available at: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/part-a/priorities-of-the-erasmus-programme/implements.
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