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  • DAAD statement on the development of the European Research Area (ERA) Act

    On 23 January 2026, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) took part in a public consultation by the European Commission on the development of the so-called ERA Act.

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  • More networking, fewer barriers: EDEH workshop in Brussels strengthens digital interoperability in European higher education

    On 29 and 30 September 2025, over 50 experts gathered in Brussels as part of the European Digital Education Hub (EDEH).

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  • 100 Years DAAD – 100 Years Change through Exchange – Anniversary Celebrations in Brussels

    On 15 October 2025, we celebrated the DAAD's 100th anniversary together with partners and friends at a festive event hosted by the German Ambassador in Brussels.

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  • Next MFF

    Following President von der Leyen's Political Guidelines for the 2024-2029 European Commission, the Commission aims to create a simpler, more focused, and responsive budget that reflects European strategic priorities. To achieve this, seven public consultations have been launched to gather views of interested stakeholders on how to make the most of the next EU’s long-term budget (2028-2034). The consultation covered key policy areas and was open between February and May 2025 .

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  • Compass for the Future of Internationalisation

    In January 2025, the DAAD published its ‘Strategy 2030’, which analyses the framework conditions, opportunities and challenges of international academic cooperation and defines the strategic goals for the next five years on this basis.

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  • DAAD Alumni & Friends Networking Apéro "My road to Europe"

    September in Brussels means ‘back-to-work’! After a well-deserved summer break, DAAD Brussels invited to the back-to-work-event and this year’s Alumni & Friends Apéro on 12 September!

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  • Event: Effects of International Student Mobility

    08.04.2024: The DAAD-Brussels Office, the National Agency of Erasmus+ for Higher Education (NA DAAD) together with the Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the European Union invited: Effects of International Student Mobility – The Impact of Erasmus+ Grants

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  • Record numbers of international exchange students - Germany 3rd in global ranking

    Germany is becoming increasingly popular as a place to study and work. At 5%, the number of international students has risen further in the winter semester of 2022/2023.

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  • Workshop "Team Europe for students at risk?"

    In the context of the Czech EU Council Presidency, the DAAD Brussels office is organising a workshop at the CZEDUCON 22 conference on students at risk.

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  • Striving for a Strong & Global Europe in Challenging Times

    The DAAD Brussels Office and the Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU are organising a hybrid event on the role of international cooperation in innovation, research and higher education.

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