Today, the European Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps 2026 call, marking a double anniversary year: 30 years of EU volunteering, which started in 1996 with a pilot of the European Voluntary Service , and 10 years of the European Solidarity Corps. With an increased budget of €175.3 million, the programme will continue to empower thousands of young people to engage in solidarity actions across Europe and beyond.  Since its creation in 2016, the European Solidarity Corps has