Editorial: Liberation

• The Erasmus program, an acronym for «EuRopean community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students», is considered the most popular project of the European Union, based on the concept of allowing young people to study in another EU country for a few months.
• Erasmus has resulted in more than 15 million student exchanges, which symbolise the ‘Europe that works’.
• The program was initiated by Sofia Corradi, an Italian student who fought for her university to recognise her overseas studies.
• The program was formally inaugurated by Jacques Delors in 1987 and has expanded to other countries beyond the European Union.

Conclusion: The Erasmus program, despite facing initial hostility, has proven to be a great success, mobilising over 1 million students per year and symbolising a 'Europe that works'. Its continued expansion to other countries shows recognition of its value and its growing popularity.

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