Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs was the European Commission's attempt to mimic the success of its student exchange programme, which helps thousands to study abroad every year. But two years' after its launch, it is not clear whether the programme will be continued.
Since the launch of the programme in 2009, a total of 532 men and women have been matched with business owners in other countries. Most train for two to three months, and for up to a maximum of six months.
According to European Commission figures, about half of the applicants come from Spain and Italy, where high unemployment is forcing more job seekers to start their own business or look for work in another country.
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